plug fuse
- noun
- /plʌg fjuːz/
- Archaic
:
fusible de enchufe
- The electrician recommended replacing the old plug fuse with a modern circuit breaker.
Examples
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Many older homes still have plug fuses in their fuse boxes.
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Before working on the wiring, she made sure to remove the plug fuse from its socket.
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I need to replace the plug fuse in the lamp.
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The electrician checked the plug fuses in the circuit box.
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Before working on the wiring, she made sure to remove the plug fuse from its socket.
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Many older homes still have plug fuses in their fuse boxes.
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The electrician checked the plug fuses to ensure they were functioning properly.
Synonyms
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4.4
A safety wire that melts to stop electricity when current is too high
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4.1
A small device in an electrical circuit that stops the electric current when it becomes too strong
A small part with a thin wire that melts to stop dangerous electric current
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Morphology
The meaning 'a fuse that plugs into a socket' is directly and compositionally derived from 'plug' (something inserted into a socket) combined with 'fuse' (a protective element). This noun-noun compound follows a straightforward modifier-head pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Plug fuse is named for how it looks and works: a small fuse that you plug into a socket and screw in. That's why the term refers to a fuse used to protect the wiring from too much electricity.