Definition of match

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Match (v. t.) To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against.

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Overmatch :: Overmatch (n.) One superior in power; also, an unequal match; a contest in which one of the opponents is overmatched..
Wive :: Wive (v. t.) To match to a wife; to provide with a wife.
Light :: Light (v. i.) To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light..
Fusee :: Fusee (n.) A kind of match for lighting a pipe or cigar.
Unparagoned :: Unparagoned (a.) Having no paragon or equal; matchless; peerless.
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..
Match :: Match (v.) Equality of conditions in contest or competition.
Squib :: Squib (a.) A kind of slow match or safety fuse.
Brimstone :: Brimstone (a.) Made of, or pertaining to, brimstone; as, brimstone matches..
Touch-paper :: Touch-paper (n.) Paper steeped in saltpeter, which burns slowly, and is used as a match for firing gunpowder, and the like..
Disproportion :: Disproportion (v. t.) To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly..
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..
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..
Matchmaking :: Matchmaking (n.) The act or process of trying to bring about a marriage for others.
Matched :: Matched (imp. & p. p.) of Matc.
Matchmaker :: Matchmaker (n.) One who tries to bring about marriages.
Surcharge :: Surcharge (v. t.) To overload; to overburden; to overmatch; to overcharge; as, to surcharge a beast or a ship; to surcharge a cannon..
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.
Peer :: Peer (n.) One of the same rank, quality, endowments, character, etc.; an equal; a match; a mate..
Banter :: Banter (v. t.) To challenge or defy to a match.
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