Dictionary Check: match

"match" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

Example: "he always carries matches to light his pipe"
noun

a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

noun

a burning piece of wood or cardboard

Example: "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
noun

an exact duplicate

Example: "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
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noun

the score needed to win a match

noun

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

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