fusee

Noun
  1. A spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring (synset 103412775)
    is a type of: drive - a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine
    is a part of: clock - a timepiece that shows the time of day
    same as: fusee drive
  2. A colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains (synset 103412654)
    is a type of: flare - a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
    same as: fuzee
  3. A friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind (synset 103412526)
    is a type of: friction match, lucifer, match - lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
    same as: fuzee
  4. Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant (synset 103412032)
    is a type of: igniter, ignitor, light, lighter - a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
    subtypes:
    • detonating fuse - a fuse containing an explosive
    • safety fuse - a slow-burning fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter; used to ignite detonators from a distance
    • time-fuse - a fuse made to burn for a given time (especially to explode a bomb)
    same as: fuse, fuze, fuzee, primer, priming

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