Friction match and Match

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Friction match noun - Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction.

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Match is a synonym for friction match. In some cases you can use "Match" instead a noun phrase "Friction match".

Match noun - Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction.

Usage example: he always carries matches to light his pipe

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Friction match is a synonym for match. You can use "Friction match" instead a noun "Match".

Nearby Words: matched, matching, matcher

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Match and Friction match. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/friction_match/match

Friction match & Match. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/friction_match/match>.

Match or Friction match. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/friction_match/match.

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