Bickford fuses

A form of Bickford fuse — An early safety fuse consisting of gunpowder enclosed in waterproofed jute thread.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Bickford fuse
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Bickford fuses. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bickford%20fuses

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