запа́лка — meaning in English
zapalka
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English meaning
- detonator noun A small device used to trigger the explosion of a larger explosive charge.
- fuse noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
- light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
- lighter noun A small handheld device that produces a flame, used to light cigarettes, candles, and so on.
- primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
- squib noun A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
Senses
запа́лка is used for these senses in English:
- detonator A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
- fuse (manufacturing, mining, military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device; a detonator.
- light A flame or something used to create fire.
- lighter A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.
- primer Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
- squib A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc.
fuse — full definition
- noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
- verb To melt or blend together, especially under heat.