fuse
noun
1. an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
Definition categories: man–made
2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Similar word(s): fusee, fuze, fuzee, primer, priming
Definition categories: man–made, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter
Sentences with fuse as a noun:
- When talking about being laid off, he has a short fuse.
verb
1. mix together different elements
Similar word(s): blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, flux, immix, meld, merge, mix
Definition categories: change
2. become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
- The substances fused at a very high temperature
Definition categories: change, flux, liquefy, liquify
3. equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse
Definition categories: competition, equip, fit, outfit
4. make liquid or plastic by heating
- The storm fused the electric mains