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Fusee

noun
1.
A spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring.  Synonym: fusee drive.
2.
A colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains.  Synonym: fuzee.
3.
A friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind.  Synonym: fuzee.
4.
Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.  Synonyms: fuse, fuze, fuzee, primer, priming.





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Words linked to "Fusee" :   flare, ignitor, friction match, match, drive, time-fuse, light, igniter, lucifer, lighter, clock, safety fuse, detonating fuse


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