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fusee

Pronunciation: /fjuːˈziː/
(US fuzee)
Definition of fusee

noun

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

Origin:

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

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