fuzee

/fjuˈzi/
noun
  1. A type of flare or signal light, often used for roadside warnings or in railway signaling.
    • The driver placed a fuzee on the road to warn other cars of the accident ahead.
    • Railroad workers used a fuzee to signal the approaching train to stop.
    • During the camping trip, they lit a fuzee to mark their location for the rescue team.
  2. A match that burns with a colored flame and is difficult to extinguish, used for lighting fires in windy conditions.
    • The hiker used a fuzee to start a campfire despite the strong wind.
    • The scout demonstrated how a fuzee can ignite wet wood.
    • He carried a fuzee in his survival kit for emergency fire-starting.
Synonyms
What does "fuzee" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean