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noun
A match activated by the heat from friction when struck against some surface.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: match, lucifer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
Narrower terms: fusee, fuzee, kitchen match, safety match, book matches, slow match
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