fuze

American  

[fyooz] / fyuz /

noun

1. a mechanical or electronic device to detonate an explosive charge, especially as contained in an artillery shell, a missile, projectile, or the like.

2. fuse.

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verb (used with object)

fuzed, fuzing

1. Also to attach a fuse or fuze to (a bomb, mine, etc.).

fuze British  

/ fjuːz /

noun

1. a variant spelling of fuse 1

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Etymology

Origin of fuze

First recorded in 1635–45; variant of fuse ¹

Example Sentences

The first production unit of the replacement fuze was approved through the National Nuclear Security Administration's rigorous Quality Assurance Inspection Procedure in March.

From Science Daily

Magnetic-influence fuzes sense any metal containing iron, such as steel, and detonate when it passes a certain threshold.

From Reuters

“Those fuzes rely on impact and if you land in something soft, you may not get the shock you need,” Mr. Vosburgh said.

From New York Times

With pliers and other hand tools, the soldiers must gently probe and manipulate the fuze’s inner mechanisms to disable both of its safety features.

From New York Times

The Mark-80 warhead, which was developed soon after World War II, was designed to be easily fitted with a variety of tail fins and fuzes for use in a range of situations.

From New York Times