fusee (Meaning)
fusee (n)
a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
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
fusee (n.)
A flintlock gun. See 2d Fusil.
A fuse. See Fuse, n.
A kind of match for lighting a pipe or cigar.
A small packet of explosive material with wire appendages allowing it to be conveniently attached to a railroad track. It will explode with a loud report when run over by a train, and is used to provide a warning signal to the engineer.
The track of a buck.
The cone or conical wheel of a watch or clock, designed to equalize the power of the mainspring by having the chain from the barrel which contains the spring wind in a spiral groove on the surface of the cone in such a manner that the diameter of the cone at the point where the chain acts may correspond with the degree of tension of the spring.
A similar wheel used in other machinery.
A signal used principally for the protection of trains, consisting of a tube filled with a composition which burns with a bright colored light for a definite time.
A friction match for smokers' use having a bulbous head which when ignited is not easily blown out even in a gale of wind.
A kind of match made of paper impregnated with niter and having the usual igniting tip.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fusee
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fusee Sentence Examples
- The fusee watch wound automatically through the movement of its wearer.
- The fusee's conical shape allowed for even power distribution from the mainspring.
- The fusee's chain was carefully coiled around the barrel to maintain constant torque.
- The fusee acted as a buffer, protecting the delicate mainspring from excessive tension.
- The fusee's design allowed for a more consistent rate of timekeeping than earlier watches.
- The intricate fusee mechanism was a marvel of Swiss craftsmanship.
- The fusee's chain was made from a durable alloy to withstand constant use.
- The fusee's weight balanced the pull of the mainspring, ensuring a smooth and steady motion.
- The fusee's design enabled pocket watches to become more accurate and reliable.
- The fusee's legacy lives on in modern watchmaking, inspiring new innovations in timekeeping.
FAQs About the word fusee
a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring, a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and
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The fusee watch wound automatically through the movement of its wearer.
The fusee's conical shape allowed for even power distribution from the mainspring.
The fusee's chain was carefully coiled around the barrel to maintain constant torque.
The fusee acted as a buffer, protecting the delicate mainspring from excessive tension.
