1. Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
   "The technician carefully attached the fusee to the firework";
   - fuse, fuze [N. Amer], fuzee [N. Amer], primer, priming
    
2. [N. Amer] A coloured flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains
   "The truck driver ignited a fusee to warn other motorists of the accident ahead";
   - fuzee [N. Amer]
    
3. A friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind
   "Hikers often carry fusees for lighting fires in windy conditions";
   - fuzee [N. Amer]
    
4. A spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
   "The antique clock's fusee drive ensured accurate timekeeping";
   - fusee drive, fuzee [N. Amer]

Derived forms: fusees

Type of: drive, flare, friction match, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter, lucifer, match

Part of: clock

Encyclopedia: Fusee