Fusee (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The storm lantern was lit with a fusee, its large head glowing brightly in the howling wind.
- The hikers used a fusee to light their way along the dark mountain trail, grateful for its wind-resistant flame.
- During the intense storm, the rescue team relied on fusees to light their way through the wreckage.
- The work crew employed fusees to illuminate the dark construction site, even in windy conditions.
- Sailors often carried fusees on their boats to signal for help in emergencies and ensure the flame stayed lit in strong gusts.
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Meaning 4
A spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.