Fuse
WordNet
noun
(1) Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
(2) An electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
verb
(3) Mix together different elements
"The colors blend well"
(4) Make liquid or plastic by heating
"The storm fused the electric mains"
(5) Become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
"The substances fused at a very high temperature"
(6) Equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
- The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device.
- A device to prevent the overloading of an electrical circuit.
- Indicating a tendency to lose one's temper.
- When talking about being laid off, he has a short fuse.
Verb
- To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.
- To melt together.
- To furnish with or install a fuse.
Verb form
fuse
- Third-person singular indicative past historic of fondere.
- Feminine plural past participle of fondere.