matchstick

• Petit bâtonnet de bois fin utilisé pour fabriquer des allumettes, ou l'allumette elle-même.

A short, thin piece of wood used in the production of matches, or a single match itself.

1. Fire-lighting stickB1formal

   A thin, short piece of wood with a chemical tip that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface, used for lighting fires.

   Allumette

   • He struck a matchstick against the box to light the candle.
   • The camping kit includes a waterproof matchstick container.
   • Children should not play with matchsticks because of fire risk.
   • She used a matchstick to ignite the campfire.

   Synonymeslucifermatch