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Improvised_explosive_device [entity]
An improvised explosive device is a Bomb or similar device used in non-conventional warfare. It consists of explosive material connected to a detonator, possibly including other materials meant to damage nearby people and property.
An [IED|target] struck the lead truck.
It was determined that the device was an explosive charge IED; no additional shrapnel was located.
Robots designed to deactivate [roadside bombs|target] are currently being deployed in the region.
An [IED|target] struck the lead truck.
It was determined that the device was an explosive charge IED; no additional shrapnel was located.
Robots designed to deactivate [roadside bombs|target] are currently being deployed in the region.
Properties
- ID
- #2623
- Entry
- frm_improvised_explosive_device
- Namespace
- Entity
- FrameNet version
- Improvised_explosive_device (fn_1.7_2023)
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- English name
- Improvised_explosive_device
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomb |
The Bomb explodes, injuring or damaging a Target.
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category
artifact
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Peripheral Frame Elements (11)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator |
The individual or group responsible for the creation of the Bomb.
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| Descriptor |
A description or characteristic of the Bomb.
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| Location |
The location of the Bomb.
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| Material |
The substance that makes up the Bomb.
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| Name |
The term used to refer to an Bomb.
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| Part |
This FE identifies a part of the Bomb. This includes parts that aid in the detonation or damaging, or mere attachments.
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| Target |
The intended or actual target of the Bomb.
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| Time_of_creation |
The time at which a Bomb comes into existence.
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| Type |
This FE indicates what subtype of the general category the Bomb belongs to.
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| Use |
The type of activity that the Bomb is generally involved in. Often this can be considered a kind of Type specification also.
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| Wielder |
The person that wishes to attack the Target and who controls (directly or indirectly) the detonation of the Bomb.
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (6)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| car bomb.n | — | FN: a bomb planted and detonated in a car (or similar vehicle). |
| dismounted ied.n | — | FN: improvised explosive designed and placed so as to injure people on foot. |
| ied.n | — | FN: improvised explosive device. |
| improvised explosive device.n | — | FN: an unconventional explosive device, usually hidden or transported secretly to a target. |
| roadside bomb.n | — | FN: an bomb planted on or by the side of a road. |
| vbied.n | — | FN: vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, esp. a car bomb. |
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