DELAYED-ACTION
Dictionary entry overview: What does delayed-action mean? • DELAYED-ACTION (adjective)
The adjective DELAYED-ACTION has 1 sense:
1. operating after a predetermined lapse of time
Familiarity information: DELAYED-ACTION used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DELAYED-ACTION (adjective)
Meaning:
Operating after a predetermined lapse of time
Context example:
a delayed-action bomb
Similar:
delayed (caused to be slower or later)
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