English Explanatory Dictionary

fuze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of detonator, an auxiliary device used to ignite an explosive substance or device.
  2. Alternative spelling of fuse, in its various other senses.
verb
  1. To equip with a detonator.
  2. Alternative spelling of fuse, in its various other senses.

Pronunciation

fyo͞oz /fjuːz/

Word forms

fuze fuzes fuse fuzing fuzed

Etymology

Variant spelling of fuse used to differentiate senses, see Usage note there.

Synonyms

detonator

Derived words

fuzeless time fuze
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