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noun
A waterproof woven tube enclosing a flammable substance which burns at a regular rate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fuse, electrical fuse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: electrical device
Narrower terms: cartridge fuse, circuit breaker, breaker, plug fuse
noun
a slow-burning fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter; used to ignite detonators from a distance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming
History
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