I. ˈfyüz verb
( fused ; fus·ing )
Etymology: Latin fusus, past participle of fundere to pour, melt — more at found
Date: 1592
transitive verb
1. : to reduce to a liquid or plastic state by heat
2. : to blend thoroughly by or as if by melting together : combine
3. : to stitch by applying heat and pressure with or without the use of an adhesive
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to become fluid with heat
b. British : to fail because of the blowing of a fuse
2. : to become blended or joined by or as if by melting together
Synonyms: see mix
II. noun
Date: 1868
: an electrical safety device consisting of or including a wire or strip of fusible metal that melts and interrupts the circuit when the current exceeds a particular amperage
III. noun
Etymology: Italian fuso spindle, from Latin fusus, of unknown origin
Date: 1644
1. : a continuous train of a combustible substance enclosed in a cord or cable for setting off an explosive charge by transmitting fire to it
2. also fuze : a mechanical or electrical detonating device for setting off the bursting charge of a projectile, bomb, or torpedo
IV. transitive verb
also fuze ˈfyüz
( fused also fuzed ; fus·ing also fuz·ing )
Date: 1802
: to equip with a fuse