matchstick

/ˌmætʃˈstɪk/
/ˈmætʃstɪk/
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Other forms: matchsticks

Definitions of matchstick
  1. noun
    a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
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    type of:
    stick
    an implement consisting of a length of wood
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