"storm match" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: storm matches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} storm match (plural storm matches)
  1. A match coated with a combustible compound that can continue to burn even in a strong wind. Synonyms: flare match, lifeboat match
    Sense id: en-storm_match-en-noun-hCwZhWTc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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