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• Fuse (explosives) — In an explosive, pyrotechnic device or military munition, a fuse (or fuze) is the part of the device that initiates function. In common usage, the word fuse is used indiscriminately. However, when being specific (and in particular in a military… …   Wikipedia

• Fuse (electrical) — A miniature time delay fuse used to protect electronic equipment, rated 0.3 amperes at 250 volts. 1.25 inches (about 32 mm) long …   Wikipedia

• fuse — [[t]fju͟ːz[/t]] fuses, fusing, fused 1) N COUNT A fuse is a safety device in an electric plug or circuit. It contains a piece of wire which melts when there is a fault so that the flow of electricity stops. The fuse blew as he pressed the button… …   English dictionary

• fuse — fuse1 fuseless, adj. fuselike, adj. /fyoohz/, n., v., fused, fusing. n. 1. a tube, cord, or the like, filled or saturated with combustible matter, for igniting an explosive. 2. fuze (def. 1). 3. have a short fuse, Informal. to anger easily; have… …   Universalium

• quick-tempered — adjective quickly aroused to anger a hotheaded commander • Syn: ↑choleric, ↑irascible, ↑hotheaded, ↑hot tempered, ↑short tempered • Similar to: ↑ill natured …   Useful english dictionary

• Quick time — Time Time, n.; pl. {Times}. [OE. time, AS. t[=i]ma, akin to t[=i]d time, and to Icel. t[=i]mi, Dan. time an hour, Sw. timme. [root]58. See {Tide}, n.] 1. Duration, considered independently of any system of measurement or any employment of terms… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• quick-tempered — adjective they tend to be impulsive and quick tempered Syn: irritable, irascible, hot tempered, short tempered, snappish, fiery, touchy, volatile; cross, crabby, crotchety, cantankerous, grumpy, ill tempered, bad tempered, testy, tetchy, prickly …   Thesaurus of popular words

• quick match — noun A pyrotechnic fuse consisting of a cotton string, coated with black powder, confined in a paper tube …   Wiktionary

• short fuse — quick temper; tendency to become displeased or impatient easily …   English contemporary dictionary

• short fuse — noun : a tendency to get angry quickly : a quick temper * * * a quick temper: A person with a short fuse has to be handled diplomatically. [1965 70] * * * short fuse noun (informal) A quick temper • • • Main Entry: ↑short * * * short fuse, U.S. a …   Useful english dictionary

• a short fuse — A quick temper • • • Main Entry: ↑fuse * * * a tendency to lose one s temper quickly watch your tongue he s got a very short fuse ■ on a short fuse likely to lose one s temper or explode * * * a short fuse informal ◇ If you have a short fuse or… …   Useful english dictionary