fuse

US /fjuz/

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UK /fju:z/

B2
DefinitionVideo subtitles

noun

  • Device connected to and making a bomb explode
  • Electrical safety device
  • Device connected to and making a bomb explode
  • Electrical safety device

verb

  • (Metal) to become one through heat contact
  • (Metal) to become one through heat contact

Examples

Fuses blow if they are overloaded.

The fire started in the fuse box downstairs.