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fusee vs flare

flare vs fusee

fusee and flare both are nouns.

fusee is not a verb while flare is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fusee Yes No No No
flare Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flare is a hypernym of fusee; that is, flare is a word with a broader meaning than fusee:
  • fusee: a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains
  • flare: a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
fusee (noun) flare (noun)
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a sudden outburst of emotion
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
a sudden burst of flame
a shape that spreads outward
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
fusee (verb) flare (verb)
become flared and widen, usually at one end
erupt or intensify suddenly
burn brightly
shine with a sudden light
Difference between fusee and flare

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