English Expression · Intermediate
time fuze
A type of fuze that detonates a bursting charge after a specified interval of time has elapsed
Pronunciation: say time fuze
Meaning
A type of fuze that detonates a bursting charge after a specified interval of time has elapsed.
Example
The artillery shell was equipped with a time fuze to ensure it exploded mid-air.
The artillery shell was equipped with a time fuze to ensure it exploded mid-air.
Practice tips
- Practice time fuze out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.