Meaning of fuse in English
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Verb
fuseEtymology
late 16th century: from Latin fus-‘poured, melted’, from the verb fundereDefinitions
1. mix together different elementsExamples
- « The colors blend well »
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- 2. become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
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- « The substances fused at a very high temperature »
- 3. equip with a fuse
Examples
- « provide with a fuse »
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- 4. make liquid or plastic by heating
Examples
- « The storm fused the electric mains »
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Noun
fuseEtymology
mid 17th century: from Italian fuso, from Latin fusus‘spindle’Definitions
1. electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded- 2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
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Famous quotes
- « I can change a tire, but I couldn't change a fuse on the computer panel on my car. » Mike O'Malley
- « My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more than anyone, they still want to find a sensible and fair negotiated agreement. But their patience has run out. » Frances O'Grady
- « For two thousand years, the Church has guided the development of music, carefully legislating to fuse artistic talent and aesthetic beauty with the demands of the Faith. » Richard Morris
- « I think it's easiest to teach by example. My dad didn't tell us to work hard we just saw how hard he worked. I know I have shortcomings - like a short fuse - but I've learned you can't come home from a long day of work and snap at the kids. » Chris O'Donnell