match+for+a+contest

  • 11match — I [[t]mætʃ[/t]] n. 1) cv a slender piece of wood or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface 2) cv a wick, cord, or the like, prepared to burn at an even… …

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  • 12match — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a contest or game of skill etc. in which persons or teams compete against each other. 2 a a person able to contend with another as an equal (meet one s match; be more than a match for). b a person equal to another in some quality… …

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  • 13Match fixing — In organised sports, match fixing, game fixing, race fixing, or sports fixing occurs as a match is played to a completely or partially pre determined result, violating the rules of the game and often the law. Where the sporting competition in… …

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  • 14match — I. /mætʃ / (say mach) noun 1. a short, slender piece of wood or other material tipped with a chemical substance which produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface. 2. a wick, cord, or the like, prepared to burn at an even… …

  • 15match — [[t]mæ̱tʃ[/t]] ♦ matches, matching, matched 1) N COUNT A match is an organized game of football, tennis, cricket, or some other sport. [mainly BRIT] He was watching a football match... France won the match 28 19. Syn: game 2) N COUNT A match is a …

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  • 16match — I. noun Etymology: Middle English macche, from Old English gemæcca mate, equal; akin to Old English macian to make more at make Date: before 12th century 1. a. a person or thing equal or similar to another b. one able to cope with another c. an… …

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  • 17match — 1. noun 1) we won the match Syn: contest, competition, game, tournament, event, trial, test, meet, matchup; bout, fight; derby; playoff, replay, rematch, engagement; Scottish & …

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  • 18Match (magazine) — Match! Dylan Grace James Bandy Categories Football Frequency Weekly, every Tuesday Paid circulation 57,108 First issue 6 September 1979 Company Bauer …

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  • 19contest — [n1] competition challenge, concours, discussion, game, match, meet, meeting, proving, rencounter, sport, testing, tournament, trial, trying; concepts 92,363 contest [n2] fight, struggle action, affray, altercation, battle, battle royal*, beef*,… …

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  • 20contest — con·test 1 /kən test/ vt: to dispute or challenge through legal procedures contest a will con·test 2 / kän ˌtest/ n: a challenge brought through formal or legal procedures boundary controversies or other contest s between states Felix… …

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