lighted match

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Refers to a small stick of wood or cardboard that is burning after being struck.

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Examples (20)

  • She carefully struck the match, and a lighted match appeared.
  • He accidentally dropped a lighted match on the dry leaves.
  • He dropped the lighted match into the fireplace to ignite the logs.
  • A lighted match illuminated the dark cave for a brief moment.
  • A single lighted match briefly illuminated the dark room.
  • Be careful with that lighted match; it could start a fire.
  • The children were warned not to play with lighted matches.
  • She used a lighted match to ignite the small candle.
  • He used a lighted match to seal the letter with wax.
  • The scout was taught how to extinguish a lighted match safely.
  • The scent of a freshly extinguished lighted match filled the air.
  • Never throw a lighted match into a wastebasket.
  • Don't throw a lighted match into dry leaves; it's a fire hazard.
  • The strong wind immediately blew out the lighted match.
  • With a steady hand, she held the lighted match to the wick of the candle.
  • He held the lighted match close to the kindling.
  • The old man used a lighted match to find the key he'd dropped.
  • The detective found a partially burned lighted match near the crime scene.
  • He watched the flame of the lighted match dance for a moment before blowing it out.
  • A single lighted match represented hope in the vast darkness.