Definition of match

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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..

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Promethean :: Promethean (n.) A kind of lucifer match.
Locofoco :: Locofoco (n.) A friction match.
Cockmatch :: Cockmatch (n.) A cockfight.
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..
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Matcher :: Matcher (n.) One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match..
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..
Wive :: Wive (v. t.) To match to a wife; to provide with a wife.
Matchmaking :: Matchmaking (a.) Busy in making or contriving marriages; as, a matchmaking woman..
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..
Overmatch :: Overmatch (v. t.) To marry (one) to a superior.
Unequal :: Unequal (a.) Not equal; not matched; not of the same size, length, breadth, quantity, strength, talents, acquirements, age, station, or the like; as, the fingers are of unequal length; peers and commoners are unequal in rank..
Match :: Match (v.) Equality of conditions in contest or competition.
Cockfight :: Cockfight (n.) A match or contest of gamecocks.
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause to ignite; as, to strike a match..
Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.
Marrow :: Marrow (n.) One of a pair; a match; a companion; an intimate associate.
Match :: Match (v. i.) To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match..
Grappling :: Grappling (n.) A grapple; a struggle. A match for yards in fight, in grappling for the bear..
Matchmaker :: Matchmaker (n.) One who tries to bring about marriages.
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