fuse wire
fjuz waɪər
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Definition of fuse wire - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
safety deviceTECH.UKwire designed to melt and break an electrical circuit when overloadedTECH.UK
  • The technician replaced the old fuse wire to prevent potential hazards.
2.
electricityTECH.thin wire used in electrical fusesTECH.
  • The fuse wire melted during the power surge.
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  • fuse wire: wire designed to melt and break an electrical circuit when overloaded
    wire designed to melt and break an electrical circuit when overloaded
  • fuse wire: thin wire used in electrical fuses
    thin wire used in electrical fuses

Expressions with fuse

blow a fusev.
become very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he blew a fuse..
fuse is blownexp.
fail or stop working because of an overload
The machine stopped because the fuse is blown.
short fusen.
quick temper leading to sudden anger
Her short fuse often causes arguments.
blow the fusev.
suddenly become very angry or upset
She blew the fuse when she heard the news.
light the fusev.
ignite a fuse to cause an explosion
He used a match to light the fuse of the firework.
fuse has blownexp.
lose temper suddenly and show anger or frustration
He lost it when the fuse blew during the argument.

Expressions with wire

wire moneyv.
transfer money electronically between accounts
She will wire money to her friend overseas.
wire upv.
connect electrical wires to a device
He wired up the new sound system.
high wiren.
tightrope used in acrobatics high above the ground
The acrobat performed daring stunts on the high wire.
live wiren.
energetic and lively person
At the party, she was the live wire, keeping everyone entertained..
down to the wireadv.
happening at the last possible moment, often with urgency
The game went down to the wire.
take it to the wirev.
continue until the very last possible moment
The game will take it to the wire.
high wire actn.
risky or dangerous action
Starting a new business can be a high wire act.
touch a live wirev.
to engage in a risky or dangerous activity
He knew he was touching a live wire by questioning the boss's decision.
under the wireadv.
just before the deadline or end
She submitted her assignment just under the wire.
up to the wireadv.
until the very last possible moment
The game went up to the wire before we won.

Terms related to fuse wire

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breakercircuitcurrentdeviceelectricaloverloadprotectionsafetyconductorelectricityinsulatorresistor

Examples of fuse wire in a sentence

  • He checked the fuse wire before turning on the machine.
  • He replaced the old fuse wire.
  • The electrician inspected the fuse wire carefully.

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  1. French:fil fusible, ...
  2. German:Sicherungsdraht, ...
  3. Italian:filo fusibile, ...
  4. Spanish:cable fusible, hilo fusible, ...
  5. Portuguese:fio fusível, ...
  6. Chinese:保险丝, 熔丝, ...
  7. Japanese:ヒューズ線, ...
  8. Arabic:سِلْك مُصْهَر, سِلْك فِيُوز, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוּט נָתִיךְ, תִּיל נָתִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:предохранительный провод, предохранительная проволока, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запобіжний дріт, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्यूज तार, फ्यूज की तार, ...
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