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noun
A friction match only able to be activated by strikes against a specific kind of surface, usually by coating it with red phosphorus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: book matches
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: match, lucifer, friction match
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