First Known Use: 1592
Dictionary
1fuse
verb \ˈfyüz\
fusedfus·ing
Definition of FUSE
transitive verb
1
: to reduce to a liquid or plastic state by heat
2
: to blend thoroughly by or as if by melting together : combine
3
: to stitch by applying heat and pressure with or without the use of an adhesive
intransitive verb
1
a : to become fluid with heat b British : to fail because of the blowing of a fuse
2
: to become blended or joined by or as if by melting together
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Origin of FUSE
Latin fusus, past participle of fundere to pour, melt — more at found
Synonym Discussion of FUSE
mix, mingle, commingle, blend, merge, coalesce, amalgamate, fuse mean to combine into a more or less uniform whole. mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity <mix the salad greens> <mix a drink>. mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active <fear mingled with anticipation in my mind>. commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling <a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her>. blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture <blended several teas to create a balanced flavor>. merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole <in his mind reality and fantasy merged>. coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity <telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait>. amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities <refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community>. fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product <a building in which modernism and classicism are fused>.
2fuse
noun
Definition of FUSE
: 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
First Known Use of FUSE
1868
Other Electrical Engineering Terms
3fuse
noun
Definition of FUSE
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
also fuze : a mechanical or electrical detonating device for setting off the bursting charge of a projectile, bomb, or torpedo
Origin of FUSE
Italian fuso spindle, from Latin fusus, of unknown origin
First Known Use: 1644
4fuse
verb \ˈfyüz\
fused also fuzedfus·ing also fuz·ing
Definition of FUSE
transitive verb
: to equip with a fuse
Variants of FUSE
fuse also fuze \ˈfyüz\
First Known Use of FUSE
1802
FUSE[1] Defined for Kids
1fuse
verb \ˈfyüz\
fusedfus·ing
Definition of FUSE for Kids
1
: to change into a liquid or to a plastic state by heat
2
: to unite by or as if by melting together
2fuse
noun
Definition of FUSE for Kids
: a device having a metal wire or strip that melts and interrupts an electrical circuit when the current becomes too strong
3fuse
noun
Definition of FUSE for Kids
1
: a cord that is set afire to ignite an explosive by carrying fire to it
2
: a device for setting off a bomb or torpedo
Medical Dictionary
fuse
verb \ˈfyüz\
fusedfus·ing
Medical Definition of FUSE
transitive verb
: to cause to undergo fusion <fuse a joint>
intransitive verb
: to undergo fusion
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