slow match

noun

a slow-burning match or fuse, often consisting of a rope or cord soaked in a solution of saltpeter.

Origin of slow match

First recorded in 1795–1805

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Examples from the Web for slow match

“Now for it,” thought the chief conspirator in the bushes, as he applied his light to the slow-match.
The Island Queen|R.M. Ballantyne
Stout Turlurette took the slow-match which Jasmin handed to her, and held it to the wick which protruded from the sun.
The Bashful Lover (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIX)|Charles Paul de Kock
The hammers have slits in them as if to hold flints, but which really are intended for the slow-match.
Life and sport in China|Oliver G. Ready
Otto now stood ready with a piece of slow-match at the touch-hole, and another piece, lighted, in hand.
The Island Queen|R.M. Ballantyne

Owing to the breeze, which was rather brisk, we had some trouble in lighting the slow-match.
The Believing Years|Edmund Lester Pearson

British Dictionary definitions for slow match

slow match

noun

a match or fuse that burns slowly without flame, esp a wick impregnated with potassium nitrate

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slow match

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slow match

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