I
n.
tube, wick used to set off an explosive charge
1) to light a ~
2) a slow ~ (also fig .)
II
n.
safety device
1) to blow, blow out ( esp. AE ) a ~
2) to change a ~
3) a safety ~
4) a ~ blows, blows out ( esp. AE )
5) ( misc. ) to blow a ~ ('to get very angry')
III
n. ( CE )
detonating device
1) to arm, set a ~
2) a contact; delayed; percussion; proximity; time ~ ( AE also has fuze)
IV
v. ( D ; intr. ) to ~ with