| safety match n. A match that can be lighted only by being struck against a chemically prepared friction surface. |
safety match
n
a match that will light only when struck against a specially prepared surface
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| Noun | 1. |  safety match - a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surfacefriction match, match, lucifer - 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" |
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