explosive device
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4.1
- noun
- /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv dɪˈvaɪs/
- Specialized
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artefacto explosivo
- The bomb squad safely disposed of the explosive device found in the abandoned building.
- an improvised explosive device
- IED (improvised explosive device)
- nuclear explosive device
His job was to disarm improvised explosive devices.
- His job was to disarm improvised explosive devices.
- It was a very sad tour because one of the guys had been hit by an explosive device and he he, he was injured.
- The first part is an explosive device that puts a gas vapor that comes in and spreads all over the area.
Examples
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An IDF officer is critically wounded by an explosive device while on patrol near the Gaza border fence.
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Possible explosive device and hostage situation.
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Watch how many explosive devices were found on or near the site.
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Need a full status report on the explosive devices.
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Target has a possible explosive device.
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This is an explosive device.
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Attached to your arms are two explosive devices.
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It's a state of the art explosive device equal to half of a stick of dynamite.
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An improvised explosive device detonated during a routine search in a local village.
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On June 6, an improvised explosive device exploded outside the U.S. consulate.
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Synonyms
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1.8
A container with explosive material that makes a large explosion and damages things
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4.4
A small bomb you throw to explode and damage an area
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8.1
An explosive device hidden on land or in water that explodes when touched
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7.6
A bomb made from everyday items that explodes to hurt people or damage things
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5.9
A thing made inside a metal pipe that explodes to hurt people or damage things
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5.6
A bomb made from everyday things used in attacks
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7.3
A weapon made to start fires using chemicals
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3.7
A small object that makes a thick cloud of smoke to hide people or mark a place
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7.3
A weapon that sprays fuel into the air and then sets it on fire to make a very strong blast
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8.5
A device made to start fires in buildings or fuel stores
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6.3
A bomb that starts fires to burn buildings or fuel
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5.6
A hidden device that explodes when someone opens a box or envelope
A large explosive object that makes a strong blast and many flying pieces
A weapon that explodes and sends metal pieces at high speed to hurt people and damage things nearby
A strong bomb that goes through hard targets before it explodes
A bomb that spreads fuel into the air and then sets it on fire to make a very large explosion
A weapon that spreads fuel into the air and then sets it on fire, causing a very large blast
An explosive device made and used in a simple, unofficial way by fighters or terrorists
An explosive hidden inside a package or envelope that explodes when opened
A weapon that explodes in the air to stop electronic devices from working without hurting people or buildings
A weapon that explodes in the air to stop electronic devices from working
How Powerful
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6.8
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1.8
- Specialized
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4.1
- Specialized
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4.2
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2.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a device that detonates or can explode' is directly and compositionally built from 'explosive' (capable of exploding) modifying 'device' (a manufactured item), so a learner who knows both words can infer the compound meaning. This is a literal noun–modifier combination following common cross-linguistic patterns, making it immediately understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Explosive device paints a clear picture: a small explosive device made to explode, like a metal box with a fuse that suddenly blows up. That's why it means 'a tool or weapon made to explode'.