fuzee
- noun
- UK
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encendedor
- The artillery shell was equipped with a fuzee to ensure a controlled explosion.
Examples
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Pyrotechnicians handled the fuzee carefully to safely ignite the fireworks display.
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The soldier checked the fuzee before loading the ammunition.
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Each signal flare contains a special fuzee that initiates the propellant's burn.
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Fireworks require a fuzee to ignite properly.
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Each signal flare contains a special fuzee that initiates the propellant's burn.
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Pyrotechnicians handled the fuzee carefully to safely ignite the fireworks display.
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The artillery shell was equipped with a fuzee to ensure a controlled explosion.
Synonyms
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6.1
A cord filled with burning material used to light explosives
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8.8
A small part that makes a bullet fire when hit
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4.6
A device that makes a flame to start fuel burning
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8.1
A small device used to make a gun or shell fire
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9.9
A small part that starts the burning of explosive material in a shell or rocket
A slow-burning cord used to light explosives from a safe distance
A bright burning stick used to start a fire or signal for help
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fuzee comes from French fusée 'rocket' and Latin fusus 'spindle', giving the picture of a small burning tip like the head of a rocket. That is why a fuzee is the igniter that starts the burning material in ammunition or fireworks.