concussion fuse

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concussion fuse - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Concussion \Con*cus"sion\, n. [L. concussio, fr. concutere,
     concussum, to shake violenty; con- + quatere to shake. See
     Cashier, Quash.]
     1. A shaking or agitation; a shock; caused by the collision
        of two bodies.
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              It is believed that great ringing of bells, in
              populous cities, hath dissipated pestilent air;
              which may be from the concussion of the air.
                                                    --Bacon.
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     2. (Med.) A condition of lowered functional activity, without
        visible structural change, produced in an organ by a
        shock, as by fall or blow; as, a concussion of the brain.
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     3. (Civil Law) The unlawful forcing of another by threats of
        violence to yield up something of value.
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              Then concussion, rapine, pilleries,
              Their catalogue of accusations fill.  --Daniel.
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     Concussion fuse (Mil.), one that is ignited by the
        concussion of the shell when it strikes.
  
     Syn: See Shock.
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