Definition of match

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Match (v. t.) To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth..

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Firelock :: Firelock (n.) An old form of gunlock, as the flintlock, which ignites the priming by a spark; perhaps originally, a matchlock. Hence, a gun having such a lock..
Domino :: Domino (n.) A game played by two or more persons, with twenty-eight pieces of wood, bone, or ivory, of a flat, oblong shape, plain at the back, but on the face divided by a line in the middle, and either left blank or variously dotted after the manner of dice. The game is played by matching the spots or the blank of an unmatched half of a domino already played.
Match :: Match (v.) A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold..
Match :: Match (v.) Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match..
Unparalleled :: Unparalleled (a.) Having no parallel, or equal; unequaled; unmatched..
Grappling :: Grappling (n.) A grapple; a struggle. A match for yards in fight, in grappling for the bear..
Mismatch :: Mismatch (v. t.) To match unsuitably.
Brimstone :: Brimstone (a.) Made of, or pertaining to, brimstone; as, brimstone matches..
Arquebuse :: Arquebuse (n.) A sort of hand gun or firearm a contrivance answering to a trigger, by which the burning match was applied. The musket was a later invention..
Unequaled :: Unequaled (a.) Not equaled; unmatched; unparalleled; unrivaled; exceeding; surpassing; -- in a good or bad sense; as, unequaled excellence; unequaled ingratitude or baseness..
Carouse :: Carouse (n.) A drinking match; a carousal.
Cockfight :: Cockfight (n.) A match or contest of gamecocks.
Matched :: Matched (imp. & p. p.) of Matc.
Cope :: Cope (v. t.) To match one's self against; to meet; to encounter.
Compeer :: Compeer (v. t.) To be equal with; to match.
Matcher :: Matcher (n.) One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match..
Parallel :: Parallel (v. t.) To equal; to match; to correspond to.
Immatchable :: Immatchable (a.) Matchless; peerless.
Surcharge :: Surcharge (v. t.) To overload; to overburden; to overmatch; to overcharge; as, to surcharge a beast or a ship; to surcharge a cannon..
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
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