fuse

[Fuse]

A fuse is something that burns in order to ignite a bomb. Do you see anything near you that resembles a bundle of dynamite sticks with a fuse burning down? If so, stop reading this and GET OUT OF HERE!

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To liquefy by heat; to render fiuid; to dissolve; to melt.

Noun
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

Noun
electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded

Verb
mix together different elements; "The colors blend well"

Verb
make liquid or plastic by heating; "The storm fused the electric mains"

Verb
become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat; "The substances fused at a very high temperature"

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Verb
equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse


v. t.
To liquefy by heat; to render fiuid; to dissolve; to melt.

v. t.
To unite or blend, as if melted together.

v. i.
To be reduced from a solid to a Quid state by heat; to be melted; to melt.

v. i.
To be blended, as if melted together.

n.
A tube or casing filled with combustible matter, by means of which a charge of powder is ignited, as in blasting; -- called also fuzee. See Fuze.


Fuse

Fuse , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fused (fuzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Fusing.] [L. fusus, p. p. of fundere to pour, melt, cast. See Foundo to cast, and cf. Futile.] 1. To liquefy by heat; to render fiuid; to dissolve; to melt. 2. To unite or blend, as if melted together.
Whose fancy fuses old and new.

Fuse

Fuse, v. i. 1. To be reduced from a solid to a Quid state by heat; to be melted; to melt. 2. To be blended, as if melted together. Fusing point, the degree of temperature at which a substance melts; the point of fusion.

Fuse

Fuse, n. [For fusee, fusil. See 2d Fusil.] (Gunnery, Mining, etc.) A tube or casing filled with combustible matter, by means of which a charge of powder is ignited, as in blasting; -- called also fuzee. See Fuze. Fuse hole, the hole in a shell prepared for the reception of the fuse. Farrow.

To liquefy by heat; to render fiuid; to dissolve; to melt.

To be reduced from a solid to a Quid state by heat; to be melted; to melt.

A tube or casing filled with combustible matter, by means of which a charge of powder is ignited, as in blasting; -- called also fuzee. See Fuze.

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Usage Examples

For two thousand years, the Church has guided the development of music, carefully legislating to fuse artistic talent and aesthetic beauty with the demands of the Faith.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

I can change a tire, but I couldn't change a fuse on the computer panel on my car.

I think it's easiest to teach by example. My dad didn't tell us to work hard we just saw how hard he worked. I know I have shortcomings - like a short fuse - but I've learned you can't come home from a long day of work and snap at the kids.

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