fuzee

fuzee
fuzee fuzee n. 1. a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind.

Syn: fusee. [WordNet 1.5]

2. any device by which an explosive charge is ignited.

Syn: fuse, fuze, fusee, primer. [WordNet 1.5]


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