<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A mechanical or electronic device to detonate an explosive charge, especially as contained in an artillery shell, a missile, projectile, or the like.</li><li>Fuse (def 1).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) Fuzed, fuz·ing.</li><li>Also to attach a fuse or fuze to (a bomb, mine, etc.).</li></ul>