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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Team :: Team (n.) A number of persons associated together in any work; a gang; especially, a number of persons selected to contend on one side in a match, or a series of matches, in a cricket, football, rowing, etc..
Touch-paper :: Touch-paper (n.) Paper steeped in saltpeter, which burns slowly, and is used as a match for firing gunpowder, and the like..
Span :: Span (v. i.) To be matched, as horses..
Match :: Match (v.) A matrimonial union; a marriage.
Equalize :: Equalize (v. t.) To be equal to; equal; to match.
Mitre :: Mitre (v. i.) To meet and match together, as two pieces of molding, on a line bisecting the angle of junction..
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..
Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To challenge or defy to a match.
Cockmatch :: Cockmatch (n.) A cockfight.
Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.
Unparalleled :: Unparalleled (a.) Having no parallel, or equal; unequaled; unmatched..
Cope :: Cope (v. i.) To enter into or maintain a hostile contest; to struggle; to combat; especially, to strive or contend on equal terms or with success; to match; to equal; -- usually followed by with..
Undermatch :: Undermatch (n.) One who is not a match for another.
Match :: Match (v. t.) To marry; to give in marriage.
Joust :: Joust (v. i.) A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field.
Match :: Match (v. i.) To be united in marriage; to mate.
Matching :: Matching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Matc.
Light :: Light (v. i.) To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light..
Unique :: Unique (a.) Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.
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