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fuse

/fjuːz/noun, verb1 syllable

Fuse means: mix together different elements.

Synonyms for fuse19

noun, as in any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming

noun, as in an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded

electrical fuse, safety fuse

verb, as in mix together different elements

blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, coalesce, meld, combine, merge

also used for fuse

match, smelt

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Opposites of fuse

defuse

What does fuse mean?6

verb

1

mix together different elements“The colors blend well”

2

become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat“The substances fused at a very high temperature”

3

equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse

4

make liquid or plastic by heating“The storm fused the electric mains”

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fuse?38

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Fuse in a sentence

  • The band fuses classical, industrial, and art-rock themes throughout their music.CM
  • Once you light the fuse you'll have fifteen seconds to get to safety.darinmex
  • Do you know how to change a fuse?CK
  • The fuse blows or the circuit breaker is often activated.Nylez
  • I think you're trying to blow my fuse.DJ_Saidez
  • Paul has a fuse box in the basement.Amastan
  • Be careful around me, I have a very short fuse.LoverofEnglish
  • Gabriel is on a short fuse with Melissa.Amastan

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Forms of fuse

as a noun

plural
fuses

as a verb

past tense
fused
present participle
fusing
third-person singular
fuses
past participle
fused