Time-fuse (Noun)
Meaning
A fuse made to burn for a given time (especially to explode a bomb).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bomb was set to explode in 10 minutes using a time-fuse that would slowly burn down to the detonator.
- The time-fuse was carefully cut to ensure the bomb would explode at the exact moment the target was in range.
- A faulty time-fuse caused the bomb to explode prematurely, killing the bomber instead of the intended target.
- The time-fuse was designed to burn for exactly 30 seconds, giving the bomber just enough time to escape the blast radius.
- The bomb disposal team carefully removed the time-fuse from the explosive device, rendering it harmless.