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Fuze

//fjuːz// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An auxiliary device with explosive components, used to detonate a munition.
  2. 2
    any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To equip with a fuze. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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