fuse
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verb \ˈfyüz\fusedfus·ing
Definition of FUSE
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
Origin of FUSE
Latin fusus, past participle of fundere to pour, melt — more at found
First Known Use: 1592
Rhymes with FUSE
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