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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Commit :: Commit (v. t.) To join for a contest; to match; -- followed by with.
Peerless :: Peerless (a.) Having no peer or equal; matchless; superlative.
Carouse :: Carouse (n.) A drinking match; a carousal.
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..
Incomparable :: Incomparable (a.) Not comparable; admitting of no comparison with others; unapproachably eminent; without a peer or equal; matchless; peerless; transcendent.
Match :: Match (v.) Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match..
Matcher :: Matcher (n.) One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match..
Match :: Match (v.) A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.
Mate :: Mate (v. t.) To match one's self against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
Surcharge :: Surcharge (v. t.) To overload; to overburden; to overmatch; to overcharge; as, to surcharge a beast or a ship; to surcharge a cannon..
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..
Light :: Light (v. i.) To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light..
Match :: Match (v. t.) To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards..
Match :: Match (v. t.) To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.
Fusee :: Fusee (n.) A kind of match for lighting a pipe or cigar.
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..
Matchmaker :: Matchmaker (n.) One who makes matches for burning or kinding.
Done :: Done (infinitive.) It is done or agreed; let it be a match or bargain; -- used elliptically.
Matchlock :: Matchlock (n.) An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match..
Match :: Match (v.) A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle..
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