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==References == | <p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To marry; to give in marriage. </p> <p> '''(3):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal. </p> <p> '''(4):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth. </p> <p> '''(5):''' ''' (''' v.) [[A]] bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like </p> <p> '''(6):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another). </p> <p> '''(7):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against. </p> <p> '''(8):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal. </p> <p> '''(9):''' ''' (''' v.) [[A]] perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold. </p> <p> '''(10):''' ''' (''' v.) An agreement, compact, etc. </p> <p> '''(11):''' ''' (''' v.) Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match. </p> <p> '''(12):''' ''' (''' v.) [[Equality]] of conditions in contest or competition. </p> <p> '''(13):''' ''' (''' v.) [[A]] candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage. </p> <p> '''(14):''' ''' (''' v. i.) To be united in marriage; to mate. </p> <p> '''(15):''' ''' (''' v. i.) To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match. </p> <p> '''(16):''' ''' (''' v.) [[A]] contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle. </p> <p> '''(17):''' ''' (''' n.) [[Anything]] used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium. </p> <p> '''(18):''' ''' (''' v.) [[A]] person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate. </p> <p> '''(19):''' ''' (''' v.) [[A]] matrimonial union; a marriage. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:06, 13 October 2021
Match [1]
(1): ( v. t.) To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards.
(2): ( v. t.) To marry; to give in marriage.
(3): ( v. t.) To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal.
(4): ( v. t.) To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth.
(5): ( v.) A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like
(6): ( v. t.) To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another).
(7): ( v. t.) To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against.
(8): ( v. t.) To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.
(9): ( v.) A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold.
(10): ( v.) An agreement, compact, etc.
(11): ( v.) Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match.
(12): ( v.) Equality of conditions in contest or competition.
(13): ( v.) A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.
(14): ( v. i.) To be united in marriage; to mate.
(15): ( v. i.) To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match.
(16): ( v.) A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle.
(17): ( n.) Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium.
(18): ( v.) A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.
(19): ( v.) A matrimonial union; a marriage.
