SLOWMATCH

Slow match

Slow match or match cord is the very slow burning cord or twine fuse used by early gunpowder musketeers, artillerymen, and soldiers to ignite matchlock muskets, cannons, and petards. Slow matches were most suitable for use around black-powder weapons because a slow match could be roughly handled without going out, and only presented a small glowing tip instead of a large flame that risked igniting nearby gunpowder.

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slow match

Noun

  1. A slow-burning fuse used to ignite a matchlock musket or fire a cannon.


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