stoppino

Definitions of stoppino
  1. noun
    any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
    synonyms: innesco, miccia, spoletta, valvola
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    type of:
    accendigas, accendino, accendisigari, accendisigaro, accenditore, macchinetta
    a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
  2. noun
    an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
    synonyms: miccia, valvola
  3. noun
    a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
    synonyms: calza, lucignolo
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    type of:
    cavo, cima, corda, cordiglio, cordone, fune
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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