FUSEE

Definition

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