fuzee

• Nom désignant un dispositif de signalisation d'alerte, par exemple une fusée éclairante colorée utilisée par les camions et les trains, ou un type d'allumette à friction qui brûle dans le vent, ou un allumeur pour carburant.

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.

   Fusée de signalisation

   • 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.

   Synonymesflare

2. Windproof matchB2informal

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

   Allumette ignifuge (allumette résistante au vent)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfusee

3. Propellant igniterC1formaltechnical

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

   Allumeur de propergol

   • 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.

   Synonymesfuseignitersquib