fusee meaning

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fusee (noun): a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring.

fusee has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

fusee as a noun

  1. a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring

    Synonyms: fusee drive

    Type of: drive

  2. a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains

    Synonyms: fuzee

    Type of: flare

  3. a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind

    Synonyms: fuzee

    Type of: match

  4. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

    Synonyms: fuse, fuze, fuzee, primer, priming

    Type of: lighter

    Kinds: detonating fuse, safety fuse, time-fuse

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with FU · words ending in EE · 5-letter words

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