Safety Fuse (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Fuse
• Electrical Fuse

Hypernyms

• Electrical Device

Hyponyms

• Cartridge Fuse
• Plug Fuse
• Circuit Breaker
• Breaker

Meaning ²

A slow-burning fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter; used to ignite detonators from a distance.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Primer
• Fuzee
• Fuze
• Priming
• Fusee