Meaning & use
fuse
A safety device that breaks an electrical circuit, or a cord that ignites an explosive.
See it in a sentence
The lights went out after a fuse blew during the thunderstorm.
The demolition crew lit the fuse and quickly moved to a safe distance.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "fuse" means to join two things so closely that they become one.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To join two or more things together, usually by melting or blending them.
The chef fused Japanese and Mexican flavors to create a surprising new dish.
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