ied

/aɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘lay’, to place or put something in a particular position or location

“The child was tired and decided to lie down on the bed.”

2. verb

past tense of ‘tie’, to fasten or bind something

“She lay on the beach and got her hair tied up with a band.”

3. verb

past tense of ‘sight’, to catch or see something

“The hikers sighted a deer on the mountain.”

4. noun

a bomb or other explosive device that is triggered by a tripwire, pressure plate, or other mechanism

“The military has to be careful when handling ieds in the war zone.”

5. verb

past tense of ‘aid’, to assist or give help to someone

“The doctor helped the nurse aid the patient with their medication.”

Synonyms

  • laid
  • saw
  • tied

Antonyms

  • unseen
  • untied