What does FUSES mean?

Heres what I came up with: Fuses Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

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

Verb: join or blend to form a single entity.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈfjuzɪz/

UK: /ˈfjuːzɪz/

Origin and Usage

The noun form of "fuses" comes from the Middle French word "fusée," which means "spindleful of thread." The verb form comes from the Latin word "fusus," which means "poured out." Fuses are commonly used in electrical systems to prevent damage from overloading. The verb form is often used to describe the process of combining or merging things together.

Synonyms

Noun: circuit breaker, safety switch, overload protector

Verb: merge, blend, unite

Related Words

fuels, feuds, fumes, focus, fussy

Example Sentences

Noun:

• The fuses in the circuit breaker blew when the current exceeded the safe level.
• Make sure to replace the fuses in your cars electrical system regularly.

Verb:

• The company plans to fuse its two divisions together to create a more efficient operation.
• The flavors of the different spices fuse together to create a delicious dish.