Definition of match

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Match (n.) Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium..

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Matcher :: Matcher (n.) One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match..
Match :: Match (v.) A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold..
Orgue :: Orgue (n.) A piece of ordnance, consisting of a number of musket barrels arranged so that a match or train may connect with all their touchholes, and a discharge be secured almost or quite simultaneously..
Peer :: Peer (n.) One of the same rank, quality, endowments, character, etc.; an equal; a match; a mate..
Vesta :: Vesta (n.) A wax friction match.
Disparagement :: Disparagement (n.) Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.
Tally :: Tally (n.) One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
Sample :: Sample (v. t.) To make or show something similar to; to match.
Smatch :: Smatch (v. i.) To smack.
Match-cloth :: Match-cloth (n.) A coarse cloth.
Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.
Side :: Side (v. t.) To suit; to pair; to match.
Alone :: Alone (a.) Hence; Unique; rare; matchless.
Eleven :: Eleven (n.) The eleven men selected to play on one side in a match, as the representatives of a club or a locality; as, the all-England eleven..
Peerless :: Peerless (a.) Having no peer or equal; matchless; superlative.
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Main :: Main (n.) A match at cockfighting.
Incomparable :: Incomparable (a.) Not comparable; admitting of no comparison with others; unapproachably eminent; without a peer or equal; matchless; peerless; transcendent.
Match :: Match (v. t.) To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards..
Trotter :: Trotter (n.) One that trots; especially, a horse trained to be driven in trotting matches..
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