/fyoohz/ , n. , v. , fuzed, fuzing .
n.
1. a mechanical or electronic device to detonate an explosive charge, esp. as contained in an artillery shell, a missile, projectile, or the like.
2. fuse 1 (def. 1).
v.t.
3. Also, fuse . to attach a fuse or fuze to (a bomb, mine, etc.).
[ 1635-45; var. of FUSE 1 ]