improvised explosive device
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Alternative forms
- IED (abbreviation)
Etymology
As a descriptive term, appearing in the early 20th century. In the narrower sense describing weapons of irregulars and terrorists, popularized in the British Army during the Troubles and in the US during the Iraq War.
Noun
improvised explosive device (plural improvised explosive devices)
- An unconventional or amateur explosive weapon made from nonmilitary components, especially one used by guerillas, commandos or terrorists.
Coordinate terms
Translations
explosive weapon — see also IED
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