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Fusee Definition & Meaning

fusee
noun
  1. a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
  2. a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains
  3. a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind
  4. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

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Frequently asked questions

What does fusee mean?
a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
What part of speech is fusee?
Fusee is a noun.
How many definitions does fusee have?
Fusee has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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