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fusee

Syllabification: (fu·see)
Pronunciation: /fyo͝oˈzē/
(also fuzee)
Definition of fusee

noun

  • 1a conical pulley or wheel, especially in a watch or clock.
  • 2a large-headed match capable of staying lit in strong wind.
  • 3North American a railroad signal flare.

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting a spindle-shaped figure): from French fusée 'spindleful', based on Latin fusus 'spindle'

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