fuse
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6.1
- noun
- /fjuz/
- Specialized
- Waiting for his next move as the dynamite fuse slowly burns.
- light a fuse
- proximity fuse
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Watch on YouTubeAll armies went to war with different kinds of fuses, right?
- All armies went to war with different kinds of fuses, right?
- Grenade could be modified with an instant fuse.
- And you need to light them and you see that little fuse glow, throw them and watch the smoke go.
- He lights the fuse at last and turns to walk away, his tread careful.
- That was the kind of fuse was was lit after that.
Examples
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The fuse will burn out in 95 seconds.
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This type of fuse is appropriately known as Quick Match.
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There is a hole here through which I shall put a fuse in order to light the fuel.
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How long is the fuse supposed to take?
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How long did you say the fuse was?
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Better make it a short fuse, honey.
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Stick a feather in one end as a fuse, light it and stand well back.
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How long was that fuse you attached to the anchor chain?
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The burning fuse stretches up along the alley wall, moving to the rooftop.
Fiction book (1990) -
Make sure to connect the fuse securely to ignite the fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Synonyms
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8.8
A small part that makes a bullet fire when hit
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4.6
A device that makes a flame to start fuel burning
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8.1
A small device used to make a gun or shell fire
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9.9
A small part that starts the burning of explosive material in a shell or rocket
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4.2
A slow-burning cord used to light explosives from a safe distance
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8.4
A small burning part set to burn for a fixed time before a bomb or shell explodes
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6.7
A small device that makes a spark or flame to light fuel
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9.9
A bright burning stick used to start a fire or signal for help
A small cord with an explosive charge that makes a bomb explode
A small device that starts the burning of explosives or fireworks
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.1
A small device in an electrical circuit that stops the electric current when it becomes too strong
- NSFW
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8.4
A small burning part set to burn for a fixed time before a bomb or shell explodes
- Archaic
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6.4
A small safety device that screws into a socket to stop too much electricity
- Specialized
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3.0
A small part with a thin wire that melts to stop dangerous electric current
- Specialized
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8.6
A device that sets the time when a shell from a large gun will explode
- Specialized
A small electric part in a tube that stops electricity when too much flows
- Specialized
A tool that sets the time when an artillery shell will explode
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Fuse as a burning cord gets its name from the idea of something that burns to start a blast; think of it as a 'burning thread' that sets off the explosion.