improvised explosive device
noun
Simple meaning
An unconventional or amateur explosive weapon made from nonmilitary components.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
impruhvyzdihksplohsihvdihvysSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɪmpɹəvaɪzdɪksploʊsɪvdɪvaɪs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
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noun
An unconventional or amateur explosive weapon made from nonmilitary components, especially one used by guerrillas, commandos or terrorists.
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This meaning: An unconventional or amateur explosive weapon made from nonmilitary components, especially one used by guerrillas, commandos or terrorists.
Used this way, improvised explosive device is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
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- Moderately common
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- Serious and weighty
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