friction match

• عُودُ ثِقابٍ قديمٌ يشتعلُ بالحكِّ على سطحٍ خَشِنٍ، وكانَ يُستعملُ قبلَ اختراعِ أعوادِ الثِّقابِ الآمنةِ. ويُطلقُ أيضاً على ما يُشعَلُ به من أدواتِ إشعالٍ بدائيةٍ.

An old-fashioned term for a matchstick that ignites when struck against a rough surface, commonly used before the invention of safety matches.

1. Ignition deviceB1formal

   A small stick of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical mixture that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface.

   أداة إشعال

   • He struck a friction match against the box to light the candle.
   • Friction matches were a major invention in the 19th century.
   • Always store friction matches in a dry place.