WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈsafe•ty ˌmatch, n. [countable]- a match that ignites only when rubbed on a specially prepared surface.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024safe′ty match′, - a match designed to ignite only when rubbed on a specially prepared surface.
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safety match n - a match that will light only when struck against a specially prepared surface