Without the use of matches for ignition.

Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan. / The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.

Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people. / (by extension) Someone who arranges professional boxing matches. / Someone who makes matchsticks.

A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match. / (chiefly in the plural) Any similarly small and thin piece.

A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

Any small die-cast toy car, usually collectible.

A small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches, generally with a striker on the outside.

plural of matchbook

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of match

plural of matchbox