a length of material along which a small flame moves to explode a bomb or firework, meanwhile allowing time for those who light it to move to a safe distance
a box housing the fuses for circuits in a building
a fuse calculated to burn for or explode a bomb, shell, or explosive charge at a specified time
have a tendency to lose one’s temper quickly
do something that creates a tense or exciting situation
an electronic detonator that causes a projectile to explode when it comes within a preset distance of its target
a box housing the fuses for circuits in a building