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hobby fuse

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.45 in modern English

Syllables
hob-by -fuse
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A specialised, slow-burning, waterproof pyrotechnic fuse known for providing a reliable time delay before ignition.

Etymology

From hobby + fuse, due to its common use in igniting fireworks, rockets, and model cannons.

Inflected Forms

hobby fuses (plural)

Synonyms

cannon fuse visco fuse

Questions

What does hobby fuse mean?
A specialised, slow-burning, waterproof pyrotechnic fuse known for providing a reliable time delay before ignition.
Where does hobby fuse come from?
From hobby + fuse, due to its common use in igniting fireworks, rockets, and model cannons.

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