An unconventional or amateur explosive weapon made from nonmilitary components, especially one used by guerillas, commandos or terrorists.

(computing, technology) Any device which employs the electric, magnetic or optical properties of a solid, especially of semiconductors.

A device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated, for example by conversion into a digital value.

(computing) Any hardware device allowing a user to interact with a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.

(aviation) A mechanical device or control surface which, when deployed or activated, increases the lift generated by an aircraft, allowing it to fly at lower airspeeds.

Synonym of IDE

(electricity) An automatic circuit breaker that rapidly disconnects an electric circuit when the imbalance of the currents going through it exceeds a specific value.

Any vehicle (excluding wheelchairs) designed for a single user that has one or more wheels, uses an electric motor, has a stopping system controlled by brakes, gears, or other controls, and is only capable of moderate speeds.

(electricity) A device, usually a fuse, polyfuse, or circuit breaker, intended to detect and stop an overcurrent condition.

A manufactured product undergoing testing, either at first manufacture or later during its life cycle as part of ongoing functional testing and calibration checks, which can also include a test after reparation to establish that the product is performing in accordance with the original product specification.