a match whose head consists of a mixture containing sulfur; a small amount of phosphorus is included either on the match, or on a striking surface in the case of a safety match

Alternative spelling of matchup

A pyrotechnic fuse consisting of a cotton string, coated with black powder, confined in a paper tube.

plural of match stick

Alternative spelling of matchstick

To drill a hole through multiple assembled parts at once, so as to ensure that the parts align properly in the final assembly.

Alternative spelling of matchmaking

(graph theory) the number of edges in a maximum matching, often denoted 𝜈=𝜈(G)

plural of match point

(sports) The act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result, in sports matches after betting against oneself.