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fuzee

fuzee

9.9
A large match that stays lit in the wind
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : fósforo de fricción
  • The sailor struck a fuzee to light his pipe in the blustery weather.

Examples

  • She carried a box of fuzees in her coat, just in case the wind picked up.

  • He lit a fuzee to start the campfire.

  • Lighting a fuzee, he managed to read the note despite the strong breeze.

  • The fuzees are designed to withstand strong winds.

  • He struck a fuzee to light his lantern as the wind picked up.

  • To ensure the campfire would stay lit, she used a fuzee that could withstand gusts.

  • The climber relied on a fuzee for light during the stormy night.

Synonyms

match
vsfuzee
176 1.0

A small stick with a tip that catches fire when struck

is a special form with a larger head to stay lit in windy weather
friction match
vsfuzee
5.8

A small wooden stick with a tip that lights when you strike it on something rough

is made with a large head to keep burning in windy conditions
fusee
vsfuzee
  • Archaic
9.9

A bright burning stick used to start a fire or signal for help

is built to keep burning in windy conditions rather than only for signaling

Surface Forms

fuzee singular
fuzees plural

Etymology

Fuzee comes from the French word fusée 'rocket', which itself links to the Latin fusus 'spindle' — a long, turned shape. Think of a little rocket or long match that keeps burning in the wind, so a fuzee is a match made to stay alight in a breeze.