fusee
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The importance of the fusee should not be underestimated: it made possible the development of the portable clock as well as the subsequent evolution of the pocket watch.
From Scientific American • Dec. 31, 2011
Thus, the fusee equalized the force of the spring on the wheels of the timekeeper.
From Scientific American • Dec. 31, 2011
The railroad explained that the West Coast Champion's fireman had gone down the track to set a fusee, had stumbled and destroyed his only one.
From Time Magazine Archive
His gun was not loaded, nor did he wear either shot-bag or powder-horn; and his weapon, an ancient Highland Scotch "fusee" changed to percussion, seemed as worn out and dilapidated as the owner.
From Adrift in the Ice-Fields by Hall, Charles W.
In addition to the above protection a red fusee will be considered an extra precaution, and will be used under circumstances requiring the same.
From Railroad Accidents Their Cause and Prevention by Richards, R. C.
