Friction Match (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He rummaged through his pocket to find a friction match to light the campfire.
- The hikers always carried a waterproof container with friction matches to start a fire in case of an emergency.
- She carefully struck the friction match against the rough surface to ignite the flame.
- The old man used a friction match to light his pipe, a habit he had developed over the years.
- In the survival kit, there was a set of friction matches that could be used to start a fire in the wilderness.