friction match

friction match

n.

A match that ignites when struck on an abrasive surface.

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friction match

n

(Physics / General Physics) a match that ignites as a result of the heat produced by friction when it is struck on a rough surface See also safety match

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friction match - lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag" match, lucifer fuzee, fusee - 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 igniter, ignitor, lighter, light - a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?" matchstick - a short thin stick of wood used in making matches 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