Meaning

1 senses
  1. A match whose igniting head is bound to an exceptionally long stick, allowing it to be held more easily at a greater distance from the flame and its intended fuel.

Origin

Named for its principal use lighting kindling in fireplaces.

Named for its principal use lighting kindling in fireplaces.

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Forms

plural: fireplace matches

See also

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