Definition of fuse - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He has a short fuse and gets angry easily.
2.
explosivescord that ignites an explosive device
- The fuse was lit, and the firework exploded.
3.
electrical safetyTECH. device preventing overcurrent in electrical circuitsTECH.
- The fuse blew, cutting off the power supply.
Verb
1.
combinetr./intr. join or blend to form a single entitytr./intr.
- The two companies decided to fuse their operations.
2.
electrical failureintr. TECH. UK stop working after a safety link melts in an electrical circuitintr. TECH. UK
- The lights fused during the storm.
3.
electricitytr. TECH. install a safety cutoff device in electrical circuitstr. TECH.
- The electrician will fuse the circuit to prevent overload.
4.
heattr./intr. melt or become liquid by heattr./intr.
- The metal will fuse at a high temperature.
Images of fuse
cord that ignites an explosive device 
device preventing overcurrent in electrical circuits
Expressions with fuse
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become very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he blew a fuse..
fail or stop working because of an overload
The machine stopped because the fuse is blown.
quick temper leading to sudden anger
Her short fuse often causes arguments.
suddenly become very angry or upset
She blew the fuse when she heard the news.
ignite a fuse to cause an explosion
He used a match to light the fuse of the firework.
lose temper suddenly and show anger or frustration
He lost it when the fuse blew during the argument.
box containing fuses for building circuits
The electrician checked the fuse box for any blown fuses.
device that interrupts current flow when overloaded
The electrical fuse blew when the circuit overloaded.
device that keeps a fuse in place and connects it to a circuit
Always disconnect power before touching the fuse holder in the panel.
safety device that breaks an electrical circuit if temperature gets too high
The dryer stopped working because its thermal fuse had blown.
wire designed to melt and break an electrical circuit when overloaded
The technician replaced the old fuse wire to prevent potential hazards.
device detonating explosives on impact
The bomb was equipped with an impact fuse.
fuse that detonates at specific atmospheric pressure
The bomb was equipped with a barometric fuse.
fuse enclosed in a cylindrical tube
The cartridge fuse blew during the power surge.
cord with reactive core that triggers a blast
The miners uncoiled the detonating fuse before sealing the charge.
device in a projectile that detonates when near its target
The missile was equipped with a proximity fuse to increase its effectiveness..
device that stops electrical current when overloaded
The safety fuse blew, preventing damage to the circuit.
fuse designed to delay detonation
The bomb squad used a time-fuse for safety.
Origin of fuse
Latin, fundere (to pour)
Terms with fuse included in their meaning
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connection
adhere or fuse together
metals joining
join metals by heating and allowing them to cool and fuse
technology
3D printing process using laser to fuse powder
manufacturing
manufacturing method using a laser to fuse layers of powdered material
fusion
fuse materials by melting
surgery
fuse bones surgically to induce ankylosis
spine disease
chronic inflammation of the spine that may cause vertebrae to fuse
explosives
fuse used for igniting explosives
explosives
equipped with a fuse for detonation
manufacturing
joining method using high-frequency sound vibrations and pressure to fuse materials together
bomb disarmament
remove the fuse from an explosive device
electrical
equipped with a fuse for safety
electricity
overload a circuit causing a fuse to melt
electricity
cause an electrical fuse to break from overload
electrical
cause a fuse to break due to overload
technology
device that keeps a fuse in place and connects it to a circuit
explosion
ignite a fuse to cause an explosion
fuse removed
having had a fuse removed
electricity
without a safety fuse in electrical circuits
explosives
fuse that detonates at specific atmospheric pressure
electrical safety
fuse enclosed in a cylindrical tube
explosives
fuse for igniting explosives
explosives
fuse designed to delay detonation
Examples of fuse in a sentence
Her fuse grew shorter during the long delay. The bomb squad carefully examined the fuse. A short fuse can lead to a dangerous situation. He replaced the old fuse with a new one. A spare fuse is kept in the toolbox. The metals will fuse at high temperatures.
Their ideas fuse to create a new theory. The heater fused unexpectedly last night. Our TV fused during the power surge. The technician will fuse the wires to ensure safety. It's important to fuse the appliance to avoid hazards. The glass will fuse when heated intensely. These materials fuse at different temperatures.
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- French:mauvais caractère, fusionner, ...
- German:Reizbarkeit, fusionieren, ...
- Italian:miccia, fondere, ...
- Spanish:mal genio, fusionar, ...
- Portuguese:propensão para perder a paciência, fundir, ...
- Chinese:火爆脾气, 合并, ...
- Japanese:短気, 融合する, ...
- Arabic:حِدَّة الطَّبْع, دَمَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּתִיל קָצָר, לְמַזֵּג, ...
- Russian:вспыльчивость, объединять, ...
- Ukrainian:запальний характер, об'єднувати, ...
- Hindi:चिड़चिड़ा स्वभाव, मिलाना, ...
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