fuzee

• Substantiv, das eine Vorrichtung für Warnsignale bezeichnet, zum Beispiel eine farbige Signalrakete, die von Lastwagen und Zügen verwendet wird, oder eine Art Reibungsstreichholz, das auch bei Wind brennt, oder einen Zünder für Brennstoff.

A noun referring to a warning signal device, such as a colored flare used by trucks and trains, or a type of friction match that stays alight in wind, or an igniter for propellant.

1. Warning flareB2formalamerican

   A colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains to alert others of a hazard or stop.

   Signalfackel

   • The truck driver lit a fuzee to warn oncoming traffic about the accident.
   • Railroad workers placed a fuzee on the tracks to signal an emergency stop.
   • During the fog, the crew used a fuzee to mark the roadside hazard.

   Synonymeflare

2. Windproof matchB2informal

   A friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind, often used for outdoor or emergency purposes.

   Windfeste Streichholz

   • He struck a fuzee to start the campfire in the strong wind.
   • The survival kit included a fuzee for emergency lighting.
   • A fuzee is ideal for lighting a stove in adverse weather conditions.

   Synonymefusee

3. Propellant igniterC1formaltechnical

   Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant, such as in rockets or fireworks.

   Anzünder

   • The engineer inserted a fuzee into the rocket motor to ignite the fuel.
   • Fireworks manufacturers use a fuzee to ensure reliable ignition of the propellant.
   • A fuzee is a critical component in the ignition system of model rockets.

   Synonymefuseignitersquib