What does match stick mean?
Match stick means A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match..
Match stick
/ˈmætʃstɪk/ · noun
Meaning
A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match..
Definitions by Sense
- A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.
- (chiefly in the plural) Any similarly small and thin piece.
Example Sentences
Holonym: match
A piece of wood or cardboard becomes a matchstick once the end has been dipped in a sulfurous compound to turn it into a complete match.
Local workers hike up the side of the mountain and down into the crater at the top to harvest its sulfur—a byproduct of the gas that escapes from the volcano’s vents and collects near the shores of an acidic lake at the crater’s center. The chemical is used in industry worldwide, from making matchsticks to vulcanizing rubber, but Ijen’s sulfur goes mostly to local factories, which use it to bleach sugar.
The explosion blew the powder shed to matchsticks.
Synonyms for match stick
Antonyms for match stick
Related Words
Word Forms
- matchsticks
- match stick
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for match stick?
Common synonyms include shred, sliver, splinter.
What is the opposite of match stick?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use match stick in a sentence?
Holonym: match
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