match safes
- Scope note
- Containers for holding matches; used especially with reference to wood or metal containers, sometimes lined with a fireproof plasterlike material, usually having a striking surface on one side and often made to be hung on the wall. For small boxes intended for holding matches in a pocket or purse, use "matchboxes."
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024