friction match

/ˌfrɪkʃən mætʃ/
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Definitions of friction match
  1. noun
    lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
    synonyms: lucifer, match
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    fusee, fuzee
    a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind
    kitchen match
    a wooden friction match that will light on any granular surface; useful to light wood or gas stoves
    book matches, safety match
    a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface
    slow match
    match or fuse made to burn slowly and evenly
    type of:
    igniter, ignitor, light, lighter
    a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
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