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Pronunciation: /matʃ/

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Definition of match

noun

  • a short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a composition that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface: he struck a match against the wall
  • historical a piece of wick or cord designed to burn at a uniform rate, used for firing a cannon or lighting gunpowder.

Phrases

put a match to

set fire to.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'wick of a candle'): from Old French meche, perhaps from Latin myxa 'spout of a lamp', later 'lamp wick'

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