match; lucifer; friction match




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 you've a lucifer to light your fag"

Type of:
  • lighter; light; igniter; ignitor

Types:
  • fusee; fuzee
  • kitchen match
  • safety match; book matches
  • slow match


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