1. plural of fuse; safety devices that protect electrical circuits by melting when overloaded
2. plural of fuse; cords or devices used to ignite explosives

1. third person singular present of fuse; melts or joins together by heating
2. third person singular present of fuse; combines or blends different elements

Examples

• The old house had outdated fuses instead of modern circuit breakers.
• The demolition crew carefully lit the fuses before retreating to safety.
• Heat fuses the metal pieces together permanently.
• The chef fuses Asian and European cooking styles in her restaurant.
• When the power surge hit, several fuses blew out.
• The artist fuses different materials to create unique sculptures.
• Replace blown fuses with ones of the same amperage rating.