match

noun

1.
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
Congreve friction match lucifer
2.
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
see bestride
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3.
a burning piece of wood or cardboard
4.
an exact duplicate
mate
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5.
the score needed to win a match
6.
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
catch
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match
7.
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
headling compeer equal peer
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8.
a pair of people who live together
couple mates
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9.
something that resembles or harmonizes with
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