FUZE

Fuze

In military munitions, a fuze is the part of the device that initiates function. The term fuze is used to indicate a sophisticated ignition device incorporating mechanical and/or electronic components e.g. a proximity fuze for an M107 artillery shell, magnetic/acoustic fuze on a sea mine, spring-loaded grenade fuze, pencil detonator or anti-handling device.

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fuze

Noun

  1. An alternative spelling of fuse in the sense of a detonator.

Verb

  1. To attach a fuze or similar detonator.


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