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запалка — 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

запалка 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

  1. noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
  2. verb To melt or blend together, especially under heat.

Related Bulgarian words