Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of match is as below...

Promethean :: Promethean (n.) A kind of lucifer match.

Match :: 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..

Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.

Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..

Immatchable :: Immatchable (a.) Matchless; peerless.

Cope :: Cope (v. t.) To match one's self against; to meet; to encounter.

Match :: Match (v.) A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like.

Equalize :: Equalize (v. t.) To be equal to; equal; to match.

Fusee :: Fusee (n.) A kind of match for lighting a pipe or cigar.

Matchless :: Matchless (a.) Unlike each other; unequal; unsuited.

Match :: Match (v. t.) To marry; to give in marriage.

Gyropigeon :: Gyropigeon (n.) A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches..

Light :: Light (v. i.) To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light..

Lucifer :: Lucifer (n.) A match made of a sliver of wood tipped with a combustible substance, and ignited by friction; -- called also lucifer match, and locofoco. See Locofoco..

Peerless :: Peerless (a.) Having no peer or equal; matchless; superlative.

Reglet :: Reglet (n.) A strip of wood or metal of the height of a quadrat, used for regulating the space between pages in a chase, and also for spacing out title-pages and other open matter. It is graded to different sizes, and designated by the name of the type that it matches; as, nonpareil reglet, pica reglet, and the like..

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..

Odd :: Odd (superl.) Not paired with another, or remaining over after a pairing; without a mate; unmatched; single; as, an odd shoe; an odd glove..

Match-cloth :: Match-cloth (n.) A coarse cloth.

Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.

Random Fonts

Most Popular