long fuse

Examples (10)

• The demolition team set a long fuse to give everyone time to clear the site.
• He lit the long fuse and jogged back behind the blast shield.
• With a long fuse, the miners could retreat safely before the charge blew.
• They requested a long fuse for the fireworks finale to stagger the timing.
• She insisted on a long fuse as a safety precaution.
• If you use a long fuse, you can coordinate the detonation with the radio countdown.
• The device was fitted with a long fuse so it would burn for several minutes.
• Is a long fuse appropriate for this quarry blast, or do we need a faster one?
• The bomb squad prefers a long fuse when training new technicians.
• After attaching a long fuse, they double-checked the wind direction before lighting it.