fuze
Americannoun
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a mechanical or electronic device to detonate an explosive charge, especially as contained in an artillery shell, a missile, projectile, or the like.
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fuse.
verb (used with object)
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Also to attach a fuse or fuze to (a bomb, mine, etc.).
noun
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a variant spelling of fuse 1
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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fuzesimple
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fuzessimple
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have fuzedperfect
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has fuzedperfect
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are fuzingprogressive
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am fuzingprogressive
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is fuzingprogressive
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have been fuzingperfect progressive
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has been fuzingperfect progressive
Past
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fuzedsimple
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had fuzedperfect
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was fuzingprogressive
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were fuzingprogressive
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had been fuzingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of fuze
First recorded in 1635–45; variant of fuse 1
Example Sentences
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The Madis system combines radar, Stinger missiles, electronic warfare, and cannons firing specialized 30mm proximity fuze rounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
The report states that the fuze that was used in the exercise is “extremely reliable” and had only one previous recorded malfunction, in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
While the Kansas City National Security Campus is producing and assembling the fuze, Sandia is manufacturing some of the parts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024
Raytheon AIM-9X weapons developers explain that the Block 2 variant adds a redesigned fuze and a digital ignition safety device that enhances ground handling and in-flight safety.
From Fox News • Jun. 1, 2020
When more than one cartridge is required for the blast, that which has the fuze attached is usually charged last.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
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