(military) A fuse that is ignited by the concussion of the shell when it strikes.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blow a fuse

past participle of blow a fuse

simple past tense of blow a fuse

present participle of blow a fuse

(electricity) the thin wire used in fuses. In old-style fuses a new piece of wire has to be inserted when the fuse blows.

A fuse in a projectile set in action by concussion when the projectile strikes the object.

plural of percussion fuse

plural of Bickford fuse

(historical) An early safety fuse consisting of gunpowder enclosed in waterproofed jute thread.