fuse

(noun, verb)

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

Definition categories: change, melt, run