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Fusee
UK
/fjuːˈziː/
US
/fjuˈzi/
Translation of "fusee" into Russian
fusee
Noun
UK
/fjuːˈziː/
US
/fjuˈzi/
fusee
fusees pl
The watchmaker carefully examined the fusee to ensure it was functioning properly.
Часовщик внимательно осмотрел фузею, чтобы убедиться, что она работает правильно.
The fusee was lit to start the fireworks display.
Фитиль был зажжен, чтобы начать фейерверк.
Definitions
fusee
Noun
UK
/fjuːˈziː/
US
/fjuˈzi/
A conical, spirally grooved pulley in a clock or watch that compensates for the diminishing force of the mainspring as it unwinds.
The antique watchmaker carefully adjusted the fusee to ensure the timepiece kept accurate time.
A type of flare used as a signal or warning device, often in railroads or highways.
The railway worker lit a fusee to warn the oncoming train of the obstruction on the tracks.
A light flintlock musket formerly carried by British infantry sergeants.
The sergeant slung his fusee over his shoulder as the company marched.
A friction match with a large, slow-burning head, used especially for lighting pipes, cigars, or fireworks.
He struck a fusee against the box and brought the flame to his pipe.
fusee
Adjective
UK
/fjuːˈziː/
US
/fjuˈzi/
Relating to, equipped with, or employing a fusee mechanism or flare.
Collectors value fusee watches for their intricate craftsmanship.
Idioms and phrases
fusee flare
A fusee flare was used to warn oncoming traffic.
дорожный фальшфейер
Дорожный фальшфейер использовался для предупреждения встречного движения.