Definition of match

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Match (v. t.) To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.

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Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.
Done :: Done (infinitive.) It is done or agreed; let it be a match or bargain; -- used elliptically.
Overmatch :: Overmatch (v. t.) To be more than equal to or a match for; hence, to vanquish..
Carouse :: Carouse (n.) A drinking match; a carousal.
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..
Matchmaking :: Matchmaking (n.) The act or process of trying to bring about a marriage for others.
Smatch :: Smatch (v. i.) To smack.
Linstock :: Linstock (n.) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon..
Cockmatch :: Cockmatch (n.) A cockfight.
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Light :: Light (v. i.) To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light..
Harquebuse :: Harquebuse (n.) A firearm with match holder, trigger, and tumbler, made in the second half of the 15th century. the barrel was about forty inches long. A form of the harquebus was subsequently called arquebus with matchlock..
Wrestle :: Wrestle (n.) A struggle between two persons to see which will throw the other down; a bout at wrestling; a wrestling match; a struggle.
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To challenge or defy to a match.
Match :: Match (v. t.) To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another)..
Bonspiel :: Bonspiel (n.) A cur/ing match between clubs.
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..
Allumette :: Allumette (n.) A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc..
Kindle :: Kindle (v. t.) To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings..
Unequal :: Unequal (a.) Ill balanced or matched; disproportioned; hence, not equitable; partial; unjust; unfair..
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