fuzee

Plural: fuzees

Noun

• A fusee; a friction-ignited flare used for signaling.
• 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
• Alternative form of fusee (flintlock musket)
• Alternative form of fusee (conical pulley, large match, fuse for explosives, warning flare)

Examples

• Playing FUZEE on a triple-word score felt like lighting a signaling flare for victory.

Synonyms

fuse, fusee, fuze, primer, priming