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Wherever there is injustice, there is anger, and anger is like gasoline - if you spray it around and somebody lights a matchstick, you have an inferno. But anger inside an engine is powerful: it can drive us forward and can get us through dreadful moments and give us power. I learnt this with my discussions with nuclear policy makers.
Scilla Elworthy

Meaning of "matchstick" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MATCHSTICK

matchstick  [ˈmætʃˌstɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MATCHSTICK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Matchstick can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MATCHSTICK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

matchstick

Match

A match is a tool for starting a fire. Typically, modern matches are made of small wooden sticks or stiff paper. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by frictional heat generated by striking the match against a suitable surface. Wooden matches are packaged in matchboxes, and paper matches are partially cut into rows and stapled into matchbooks. The coated end of a match, known as the match "head", contains either phosphorus or phosphorus sesquisulfide as the active ingredient and gelatin as a binder. There are two main types of matches: safety matches, which can be struck only against a specially prepared surface, and strike-anywhere matches, for which any suitably frictional surface can be used. Some match-like compositions, known as electric matches, are ignited electrically and do not make use of heat from friction.

Definition of matchstick in the English dictionary

The first definition of matchstick in the dictionary is the wooden part of a match. Other definition of matchstick is made with or as if with matchsticks. Matchstick is also thin and straight.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MATCHSTICK


broomstick
ˈbruːmˌstɪk
candlestick
ˈkændəlˌstɪk
chapstick
ˈtʃæpˌstɪk
crabstick
ˈkræbˌstɪk
dipstick
ˈdɪpˌstɪk
drumstick
ˈdrʌmˌstɪk
fiddlestick
ˈfɪdəlˌstɪk
flagstick
ˈflæɡˌstɪk
glowstick
ˈɡləʊˌstɪk
hexastich
ˈhɛksəˌstɪk
joystick
ˈdʒɔɪˌstɪk
lipstick
ˈlɪpˌstɪk
maulstick
ˈmɔːlˌstɪk
needlestick
ˈniːdəlˌstɪk
nightstick
ˈnaɪtˌstɪk
rickstick
ˈrɪkˌstɪk
slapstick
ˈslæpˌstɪk
taperstick
ˈteɪpərˌstɪk
tetrastich
ˈtɛtrəˌstɪk
yardstick
ˈjɑːdˌstɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MATCHSTICK

matchboard
matchbook
matchbox
matched sample
matched-pairs design
matcher
matchet
matching
matchless
matchlessly
matchlessness
matchlock
matchmake
matchmaker
matchmaking
matchmark
matchplay
matchsticks
matchup
matchwood

WORDS THAT END LIKE MATCHSTICK

bestick
big stick
breadstick
carrot and stick
chicken drumstick
cinnamon stick
control stick
gear stick
hockey stick
incense stick
lacrosse stick
night stick
nonstick
rainstick
stick
swizzle stick
tick
unstick
walking stick
white stick
wrong end of the stick

Synonyms and antonyms of matchstick in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «matchstick» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MATCHSTICK

Find out the translation of matchstick to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of matchstick from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «matchstick» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火柴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cerilla
570 millions of speakers

English

matchstick
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

माचिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عود الثقاب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спичка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

palito de fósforo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দেশলাই কাঠি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

allumette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Matchstick
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zündholz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マッチ棒
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성냥
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Matchstick
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

que diêm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Matchstick
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅचस्टीक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

matchstick
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fiammifero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

naciągacze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сірник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bat de chibrit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπίρτο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vuurhoutjie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

matchstick
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fyrstikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of matchstick

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MATCHSTICK»

The term «matchstick» is regularly used and occupies the 69.904 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MATCHSTICK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about matchstick

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2 QUOTES WITH «MATCHSTICK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word matchstick.
1
Scilla Elworthy
Wherever there is injustice, there is anger, and anger is like gasoline - if you spray it around and somebody lights a matchstick, you have an inferno. But anger inside an engine is powerful: it can drive us forward and can get us through dreadful moments and give us power. I learnt this with my discussions with nuclear policy makers.
2
Nadia Giosia
You know, we don't have any decorative sprigs of rosemary; we're not placing little matchstick radishes onto an hors d'oeuvre... The food's gotta taste good. The concept's gotta taste good.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATCHSTICK»

Discover the use of matchstick in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to matchstick and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Matchstick Puzzles
Here’s a collection of the most baffling matchstick puzzles of all time, from the six riddles of the nine squares to the astonishing effect of the matchstick telegraph. Can you build a bridge with just two matches?
Jack Botermans, 2006
2
Matchstick Men: A Novel About Grifters with Issues
Novelist Eric Garcia takes readers into the fast and funny world of grifters with issues. Matchstick Men is a dazzling literary con game that will keep readers guessing until the last page. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Eric Garcia, 2008
3
Matchstick
This young adult book is an hones look at how character grows through making difficult choices and will encourage readers of all ages to never be afraid to do the right thing.
Andrew Cocco, 2004
4
Matchstick puzzles, tricks & games
Includes geometry puzzles, word puzzles, brain twisters, magic tricks, and other fun uses for matchsticks.
Louisa Bumagin Hellegers, Gilbert Obermair, Holger Majoran, 1977
5
Matchstick Fun Book
This book features 47 brain-teasers from different times and places, each diagramed on a color-illustrated page. Includes answers to all puzzles and a large set of imitation matchsticks in a plastic pouch. Consumable
Dennis Patten, 1999
6
Matchstick Love
When Amy is promoted in her new job, she sees it simply as one more perfectly orchestrated, perfectly executed career move - hardly a surprise considering her astute nature and determined motivation.
Annie Sparrow, 2004
7
The Little Matchstick Girl
The wares of the poor little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life.
Hans Christian Andersen, 2008
8
The Fields of Yesterday
The winners would cut a matchstick in half and get two or three licks each to try to drive it as deeply in the ground as we could. We used the knife as a hammer by holding the blade and using the body of the knife to hit the matchstick with.
Alfred Duncan, 2008
9
Alva And Irva
No, Grandfather's talking to his collection of matchstick buildings. Grandfather always talked to his matchstick buildings. He talked to them far more than to anyone living; he found their companionship preferable. Irva and I used to visit him often ...
Edward Carey, 2010
10
The Matchstick Cross
Laurie Parker of Starkville, Mississippi knows a thing or so about books. She's had 13 children's books published and has won awards for several. But "The Matchstick Cross" is a new venture for a new audience; it's her first novel.
Laurie Parker, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATCHSTICK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term matchstick is used in the context of the following news items.
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Xiaomi Matchstick Puzzle Has Many Anticipating A Mi 4i With 32GB …
The Mi 4i smartphone, in a promotional image posted on the official MIUI forum of Xiaomi and its contributors. MIUI official forum. A really ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
2
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square installs the World's Largest …
Ripley's commissioned the locomotive, called 'Plane Loco', from master matchstick artist Pat Acton. Acton spent 14 months (over 3,000 hours) ... «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
3
Massive air and ground offensive holding Woodland fire
Tuesday's weather was cool, slightly humid and overcast — a welcome break from the months of heat that have created matchstick forest ... «Longview Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Site-specific Installation Uses 10000 Sticks and 30000 Wooden …
At their junction, a hole was drilled and a matchstick tapped into place to hold the sticks together. Line up, intersect, drill, tap, repeat. «Houston Press, Jul 15»
5
Cranky Hanke's Weekly Reeler July 22-28: 100-Year-Old Southpaw …
The Hendersonville Film Society is screening Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men (2003) on Sun., July 26 at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at ... «Mountain Xpress, Jul 15»
6
Free hot dogs in Toronto for National Hot Dog Day
... Combo" for $20 which includes a pint of Canadian and a poutine dog smothered with matchstick potatoes, cheese curds, and gravy. «blogTO, Jul 15»
7
The Bull Moose Is Back: America's Rising Revolution Against the …
But at these extreme levels, it's a dry forest looking for a matchstick. Furthermore, upward mobility in the U.S. is now ranked lower than any ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
8
Cara Delevingne, Kendall And Kylie Jenner, Halston Sage Attend …
... Rose and Yellow Gold, a Forevermark by Rahaminov Matchstick Necklace with Round Brilliant Forevermark Diamond set in 18k Rose Gold ... «Fashion & Style, Jul 15»
9
'Been using it for months'
It was an accidental discovery for Seema… a lit matchstick that fell to the ground caught fire. For the past few months, she had been making use ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
10
Student lands behind the bars for gutting deliveryman's motorcycle
The 21-year-old Emirati student, K.A., opened the petrol tank of the Bangladeshi deliveryman's motorbike and put a lit matchstick inside in May ... «Yahoo! Maktoob News, Jul 15»

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