Fuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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fuse

 

[ fjuːz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

electrical

A safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

Examples of usage

  • The fuse blew when there was a power surge.
  • Make sure to replace the fuse with the correct amperage rating.
Context #2 | Noun

explosive

A tube filled with combustible material, ignited to provide a detonation for explosives.

Examples of usage

  • The soldier lit the fuse of the bomb and ran for cover.
  • They used a long fuse to give them time to escape before the explosion.
Context #3 | Verb

combine

To join or blend to form a single entity.

Examples of usage

  • The two companies decided to fuse their resources for the project.
  • The flavors fuse together to create a unique taste.

Translations

Translations of the word "fuse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fusível

🇮🇳 फ्यूज

🇩🇪 Sicherung

🇮🇩 sekering

🇺🇦 запобіжник

🇵🇱 bezpiecznik

🇯🇵 ヒューズ (hyūzu)

🇫🇷 fusible

🇪🇸 fusible

🇹🇷 sigorta

🇰🇷 퓨즈 (pyujeu)

🇸🇦 مصهر (mushir)

🇨🇿 pojistka

🇸🇰 poistka

🇨🇳 保险丝 (bǎoxiǎnsī)

🇸🇮 varovalka

🇮🇸 öryggi

🇰🇿 сақтандырғыш

🇬🇪 დამცავი

🇦🇿 sığorta

🇲🇽 fusible

Etymology

The word 'fuse' originated from the Latin word 'fusus', which means 'spindle'. It was first used in the 1630s to refer to a tube filled with combustible material used to ignite an explosive device. Over time, the term expanded to include the safety device used in electrical circuits. The concept of fusing materials together also contributed to the verb form of 'fuse'.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,410, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.