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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Phosphorus :: Phosphorus (n.) A poisonous nonmetallic element of the nitrogen group, obtained as a white, or yellowish, translucent waxy substance, having a characteristic disagreeable smell. It is very active chemically, must be preserved under water, and unites with oxygen even at ordinary temperatures, giving a faint glow, -- whence its name. It always occurs compined, usually in phosphates, as in the mineral apatite, in bones, etc. It is used in the composition on the tips of friction matches, and for man
Span :: Span (v. i.) To be matched, as horses..
Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.
Mitre :: Mitre (v. t.) To match together, as two pieces of molding or brass rule on a line bisecting the angle of junction; to bevel the ends or edges of, for the purpose of matching together at an angle..
Commit :: Commit (v. t.) To join for a contest; to match; -- followed by with.
Unequaled :: Unequaled (a.) Not equaled; unmatched; unparalleled; unrivaled; exceeding; surpassing; -- in a good or bad sense; as, unequaled excellence; unequaled ingratitude or baseness..
Matchmaking :: Matchmaking (n.) The act or process of trying to bring about a marriage for others.
Light :: Light (v. i.) To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light..
Meet :: Meet (v. t.) To come up to; to be even with; to equal; to match; to satisfy; to ansver; as, to meet one's expectations; the supply meets the demand..
Disproportion :: Disproportion (v. t.) To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly..
Inimitable :: Inimitable (a.) Not capable of being imitated, copied, or counterfeited; beyond imitation; surpassingly excellent; matchless; unrivaled; exceptional; unique; as, an inimitable style; inimitable eloquence..
Peerless :: Peerless (a.) Having no peer or equal; matchless; superlative.
Match :: Match (v.) A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle..
Tally :: Tally (n.) One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
Cap :: Cap (v. t.) To match; to mate in contest; to furnish a complement to; as, to cap text; to cap proverbs..
Grappling :: Grappling (n.) A grapple; a struggle. A match for yards in fight, in grappling for the bear..
Matcher :: Matcher (n.) One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match..
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..
Locofoco :: Locofoco (n.) A friction match.
Marrow :: Marrow (n.) One of a pair; a match; a companion; an intimate associate.
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