Meanings
nounhobby fuse (plural hobby fuses)
plural hobby fuses
- A specialised, slow-burning, waterproof pyrotechnic fuse known for providing a reliable time delay before ignition.
Synonyms: cannon fuse, visco fuse
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA specialised, slow-burning, waterproof pyrotechnic fuse known for providing a reliable time delay before ignition.
Similar
cannon fusevisco fuse
Origin
From hobby + fuse, due to its common use in igniting fireworks, rockets, and model cannons.
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APA
hobby fuse. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hobby%20fuse
MLA
“hobby fuse.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hobby%20fuse. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hobby fuse,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hobby%20fuse.
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