matchbreaker

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to separate matches or small sticks.

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Variants

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matchboard , matchboards

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Etymology

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From the verb 'match' meaning to put or place together, and the suffix '-breaker' meaning a person or thing that breaks.

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Trivia

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1. The first matches were made from wood and had a tip coated with a substance that would ignite when struck against a rough surface.

2. The modern match was invented in the late 1800s and uses a small amount of phosphorus on the tip to create a spark when struck.

3. The average person goes through about 200 matches per year.

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Related Concepts

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1. strike-anywhere match: A type of match that can be ignited by striking it on any surface, rather than on a special surface such as a matchbox.

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Culture

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The term 'matchbreaker' does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "matchbreaker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a box of matches and using a matchbreaker to separate them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'matchbreaker' with the image of a person breaking matches.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Match Breaks Easily' to remember the word.

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