dictionary.ptfusenounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/pɐˈviu/pa·vioPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A cord or wick that is lit to ignite an explosive or firework.Usage examples“He lit the fuse and ran for cover.”“The firework's fuse burned down quickly.”SynonymswickdetonatorCommon combinationslight the fuseshort fuseburning fuseIdiomatic expressionshave a short fuse (to be easily angered)
A cord or wick that is lit to ignite an explosive or firework.Usage examples“He lit the fuse and ran for cover.”“The firework's fuse burned down quickly.”SynonymswickdetonatorCommon combinationslight the fuseshort fuseburning fuseIdiomatic expressionshave a short fuse (to be easily angered)