(electricity) the thin wire used in fuses. In old-style fuses a new piece of wire has to be inserted when the fuse blows.

A waterproof woven tube enclosing a flammable substance which burns at a regular rate.

(historical) An early safety fuse consisting of gunpowder enclosed in waterproofed jute thread.

A fuse in a projectile set in action by concussion when the projectile strikes the object.

(electronics) A passive electronic component used to protect against overcurrent faults in circuits.

plural of fuse plug

(aviation) A component of an aircraft wheel held in place by a metal alloy with a low melting point, such that, if the wheel is severely overheated (for instance, by heavy braking), pressure is released from the wheel and tire/tyre in a controlled manner rather than risking an explosion of the wheel assembly.

plural of fused quartz

(chemical engineering) A type of glass consisting of almost pure silica in amorphous (noncrystalline) form.

plural of short fuse