Safety Match (Noun)
Meaning
A paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a safety match to light the candles on the dining table.
- The camper rummaged through her backpack to find a safety match to start the fire.
- In the old days, safety matches were the primary means of lighting cigarettes.
- Safety matches are always sold with a strip of striking surface for easy use.
- The boy accidentally lit his shoelaces with a safety match, which quickly ignited his pants.