1. a small piece of [[wood]] or card with a [[phosphorous]] tip which catches light when subjected to [[friction]], and is used to light fires, cigarettes, etc.
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1. a small piece of [[wood]] or card with a [[phosphorus]] tip which catches light when subjected to [[friction]], and is used to light fires, cigarettes, etc.
2. a contest, especially a sporting contest, such as a [[football]] match.
2. a contest, especially a sporting contest, such as a [[football]] match.