IED

1. improvised explosive device: a homemade or makeshift bomb:

   car bombs and other IEDs.

IED

abbreviation for

1. improvised explosive device

Example Sentences

"We were patrolling through a high populated Taliban area. Knowing it’s the most dangerous kilometre square area in the world, that was reported at the time, we called it IED central," he said.

From BBC

Three minutes after he was airlifted to safety by an American black hawk helicopter, David stood on an IED.

From BBC

In 2007 I lost both my legs above the knee in an IED explosion in Iraq.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight peacekeepers were injured by improvised explosive devices last Wednesday and seven early Friday, he said, and at least two peacekeepers were injured in two earlier IED attacks.

From Seattle Times

He said seven peacekeepers injured by an IED early Friday also were evacuated by air.

From Seattle Times