fuse vs equip

fuse is a noun but equip is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
equip	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, equip is a hypernym of fuse; that is, equip is a word with a broader meaning than fuse:

Other hypernyms of fuse include fit, fit out, outfit.

fuse (noun)	equip (noun)
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded

fuse (verb)	equip (verb)
mix together different elements	provide with abilities or understanding
make liquid or plastic by heating	provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse