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Fuze — Fuze, n. A tube, filled with combustible matter, for exploding a shell, etc. See {Fuse}, n. [1913 Webster] {Chemical fuze}, a fuze in which substances separated until required for action are then brought into contact, and uniting chemically,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fuze — may refer to: * Fuse %28explosives%29#Munition fuzes, a device containing electronic and/or mechanical components to detonate an item of explosive ordnance i.e. not simply a piece of burning cord * Fuze (beverage), a manufacturer of teas and non… … Wikipedia
fuze — fuze; de·fuze; … English syllables
fuze — fuze1 [fyo͞oz] vt., vi. fuzed, fuzing FUSE1 fuze2 [fyo͞oz] n. 1. FUSE2 (n. 1) 2. any of various devices for detonating bombs, projectiles, or explosive char … English World dictionary
fuze — [fju:z] n an American spelling of ↑fuse … Dictionary of contemporary English
fuze — [ fjuz ] an American spelling of fuse1 … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
fuze — see FUSE (Cf. fuse) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
Fuze — Fuse Fuse, or Fuze Fuze, n. (Elec.) A wire, bar, or strip of fusible metal inserted for safety in an electric circuit. When the current increases beyond a certain safe strength, the metal melts, interrupting the circuit and thereby preventing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fuze — /fyoohz/, n., v., fuzed, fuzing. n. 1. a mechanical or electronic device to detonate an explosive charge, esp. as contained in an artillery shell, a missile, projectile, or the like. 2. fuse1 (def. 1). v.t. 3. Also, fuse. to attach a fuse or fuze … Universalium
fuze — 1. noun /fjuːz/ An alternative spelling of fuse in the sense of a detonator. 2. verb /fjuːz/ a) To attach a fuze or similar detonator. b) to be responsible for; to be in charge of … Wiktionary
fuze — [[t]fyuz[/t]] n. v. fuzed, fuz•ing 1) a mechanical or electronic device to detonate an explosive charge 2) fuse I, 1) 3) Also, fuse I, 3) to attach a fuze to (a bomb, mine, etc.). • Etymology: 1635–45 … From formal English to slang
