fuse
verb (1)
fused;
fusing
Definition of fuse
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to reduce to a liquid or plastic state by heat
the thunderstorm had fused the electric mains— C. K. Finlay
2
: to blend thoroughly by or as if by melting together : combine
Particles are fused to form a new compound.
3
: to stitch by applying heat and pressure with or without the use of an adhesive
1a
: to become fluid with heat
acetate rayon tends to fuse if pressed at too high a temperature— W. L. Carmichael
b
British
: to fail because of the blowing of a fuse
2
: to become blended or joined by or as if by melting together
Dreams fuse with reality in her latest film.
fuse
noun (1)Definition of fuse (Entry 2 of 4)
: an electrical safety device consisting of or including a wire or strip of fusible metal that melts and interrupts the circuit when the current exceeds a particular amperage
fuse
noun (2)Definition of fuse (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: a continuous train of a combustible substance enclosed in a cord or cable for setting off an explosive charge by transmitting fire to it
2
or less commonly fuze
: a mechanical or electrical detonating device for setting off the bursting charge of a projectile, bomb, or torpedo
fuse
verb (2)
variants:
or less commonly fuze
fused
also fuzed;
fusing
also fuzing
Definition of fuse (Entry 4 of 4)
: to equip with a fuse
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