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FRICTION MATCH

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Friction Match.

Friction Match - as a noun

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

Example: "He always carries matches to light his pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lucifer12match12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
igniter8ignitor8light9lighter11
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Example Sentences

"I used a friction match to light the candle."
"He struck the friction match against the box to ignite the fire."
"The hiker used a friction match to start a campfire."
"He was careful not to break the friction match while striking it."
"The friction match ignited with a bright flame."
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