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matchsafe

matchsafe noun: a small metal box for carrying matches for lighting a pipe or similar.

Noun

matchsafe (plural matchsafes)

  1. (historical) A small metal box for carrying matches for lighting a pipe or similar.

Forms of matchsafe

pluralmatchsafes

Origin of matchsafe

From match + safe.

Questions about matchsafe

What does matchsafe mean?
Matchsafe means a small metal box for carrying matches for lighting a pipe or similar.
What part of speech is matchsafe?
Matchsafe is a noun.
What is the plural of matchsafe?
The plural of matchsafe is matchsafes.

Words near matchsafe in the dictionary

  1. matchplay
  2. matchpoint
  3. matchpoints
  4. matchpot
  5. matchpots
  6. matchsafe
  7. matchsafes
  8. matchstalk
  9. matchstalks
  10. matchstick
  11. matchsticks

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