Meaning & Definition of Fuse in English
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Fuse
/fjuz/
noun
1. An electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
synonym:
- fuse,
- electrical fuse,
- safety fuse
2. Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
synonym:
- fuse,
- fuze,
- fusee,
- fuzee,
- primer,
- priming
verb
1. Mix together different elements
- "The colors blend well"
synonym:
- blend,
- flux,
- mix,
- conflate,
- commingle,
- immix,
- fuse,
- coalesce,
- meld,
- combine,
- merge
2. Become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
- "The substances fused at a very high temperature"
synonym:
- fuse
3. Equip with a fuse
- Provide with a fuse
synonym:
- fuse
4. Make liquid or plastic by heating
- "The storm fused the electric mains"
synonym:
- fuse
Examples of using
Tom has a short fuse.
The fuse lit at once.