fuse

nounmasculine/pɐˈviu/low

pa·vio

Definition

A cord or wick that is lit to ignite an explosive or firework.

He lit the fuse and ran for cover.

The firework's fuse burned down quickly.

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Common collocations

light the fuseshort fuseburning fuse

Idiomatic expressions

Do latim 'pavire' (bater, compactar), por via do sentido de 'mecha' que se comprime.