8-Letter Words Starting: MAT

• a box for holding matches

• the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition

• (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules

• (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded

• an enclosure within which something originates or develops

• the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded

• the formative tissue at the base of a nail

• mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface

• being two identical

• intentionally matched

• a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat blade set at right angles to the handle

• The post of mate on a ship; a posting as mate.

• (whaling) A type of contract between ships to cooperate and share the proceeds of an expedition.

• Fellowship; companionship.

• Friendship, particularly between men, such as develops in shared adversity; solidarity.

• A relationship based on mating.

• someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others

• the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

• state of being mature; full development

• the date on which an obligation must be repaid