to fuze
8.5
To put an igniter into a bomb or shell to make it ready to explode
- verb
- /fjuz/
- Specialized
:
instalar un detonador
- Proper training is required before anyone can begin fuzing military ordnance.
Examples
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The technicians are carefully fuzing the bombs before transport to ensure safety.
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After fuzing the device, the team double-checked all safety protocols.
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The technician fuzed the device carefully.
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Can you fuze the explosives together?
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The technician carefully fuzes each charge to ensure they explode simultaneously.
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Before the demonstration, he fuzes the explosives with precision to avoid any mishaps.
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To create a larger explosion, they fuzes multiple devices together.
Synonyms
6
5.8
To put a burning cord or safety wire into something
attach that device specifically to munitions or explosive devices
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fuze (verb) comes from the noun fuze and the same idea of the small burning piece. So to fuze a shell or device is to fit its igniter so it will go off at the right time.