Vocabulary : Matamata to Matcher
Matamata : The bearded tortoise (Chelys fimbriata) of South American rivers.Matanza : A place where animals are slaughtered for their hides and tallow.
match : Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium. ;; A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate. ;; A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like ;; A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle. ;; A matrimonial union; a marriage. ;; An agreement, compact, etc. ;; A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage. ;; Equality of conditions in contest or competition. ;; Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match. ;; A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in
Match game : A game arranged as a test of superiority; also, one of a series of such games.
Match play : Play in which the score is reckoned by counting the holes won or lost by each side; -- disting. from medal play.
