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Concussion fuse
(gcide) | 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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