lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; he always carries matches to light his pipe; as long youve a lucifer to light your fag
[ Syn: lucifer , friction match ]
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
a burning piece of wood or cardboard; if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode'
an exact duplicate; when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
[ Syn: mate ]
the score needed to win a match
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
[ Syn: catch ]
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
a pair of people who live together; a married couple from Chicago
something that resembles or harmonizes with; that tie makes a good match with your jacket'
match (n.)
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; The two stories dont agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check; The suspects fingerprints dont match those on the gun
[ Syn: fit , correspond , check , jibe , gibe , tally , agree ]
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; lets equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
provide funds complementary to; The company matched the employees' contributions'
bring two objects, ideas, or people together; This fact is coupled to the other one; Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?; The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
be equal to in quality or ability; Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesnt even touch that of your colleagues; Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
make correspond or harmonize; Match my sweater
[ Syn: fit ]
satisfy or fulfill; meet a need; this job doesnt match my dreams
give or join in marriage
set into opposition or rivalry; let them match their best athletes against ours; pit a chess player against the Russian champion; He plays his two children off against each other
be equal or harmonize; The two pieces match'