fuse box

noun

: a box that contains the fuses for the electrical system in a building

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Pearson opened the hood of a Dodge Charger in the driveway and removed the fuse and fuse box, the affidavit detailed. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 As for possible problems; a common Jeep issue is the smart fuse box—TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module)—which controls many aspects of the electrical system, including when various modules shut down after the key is turned off. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Consult your vehicle manual to find the fuse box, usually located under the dashboard or hood. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026 Will is seizing, the lights in the place are going crazy, and suddenly the fuse box explodes, cutting off all communication. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuse box

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“Fuse box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuse%20box. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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