preparation, readying - the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun"

detonating fuse - a fuse containing an explosive

igniter, ignitor, lighter, light - a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?"

safety fuse - fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter

time-fuse - a fuse made to burn for a given time (especially to explode a bomb)

coat of paint - a layer of paint covering something else

couch - a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer