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fuse
  • n  an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
  • n  any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  • v  mix together different elements
  • v  become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
    The substances fused at a very high temperature
  • v  equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse
  • v  make liquid or plastic by heating
    The storm fused the electric mains
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fusee
  • n  a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
  • n  a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains
  • n  a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind
  • n  any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
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fusee drive
  • n  a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
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fusel oil
  • n  a mixture of amyl alcohols and propanol and butanol formed from distillation of fermented liquors
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fuselage
  • n  the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
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fusible metal
  • n  an alloy with a low melting point and used as solder and in safety plugs and sprinkler fuses
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fusilier
  • n  (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
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fusillade
  • n  rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
    our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
  • v  attack with fusillade
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