Bickford fuse

(definition) by Webster 1913 Sun Jan 15 2006 at 17:48:28

Bick"ford fuse or fuze, or Bickford match (?) .

A fuse used in blasting, consisting of a long cylinder of explosive material inclosed in a varnished wrapping of rope or hose. It burns from 2 to 4 feet a minute.

 

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