Match

usgb/mætʃ/
noun

A stick that produces flame when you rub it on a rough surface.

He struck a match to light the candle.
Visual representation of "match" - A stick that produces flame when you rub it on a rough surface

Often appears as...

  • strike a match
  • light a match
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Physical Object

Refers specifically to an object used for ignition.

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Pack extra matches for our camping trip.
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Not a Lighter

Different from a lighter, a match is a single-use tool.

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After the match burned out, he lit another.
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