matchstick in German
matchstick in German is Streichholz, Zündholz — matchstick means the slender wooden or cardboard stick that forms part of a match.
matchstick in German
Streichholz
A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.
Zündholz
A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.
What does "matchstick" mean?
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noun The slender wooden or cardboard stick that forms part of a match.
"A piece of wood or cardboard becomes a matchstick once the end has been dipped in a sulfurous compound to turn it into a complete match."
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noun Anything shaped like a thin, small stick.
"The explosion blew the powder shed to matchsticks."
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matchstick in a sentence
- A piece of wood or cardboard becomes a matchstick once the end has been dipped in a sulfurous compound to turn it into a complete match.
- He used a matchstick to clean under his fingernail.
- The explosion blew the powder shed to matchsticks.
- She sliced the carrots into thin matchstick strips.
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What is "matchstick" in German?
"matchstick" in German is Streichholz, Zündholz. matchstick means: The slender wooden or cardboard stick that forms part of a match.
How do you use "matchstick" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a matchstick to clean under his fingernail." In German, "matchstick" is Streichholz, Zündholz.
Are there other ways to say "matchstick" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "matchstick": Streichholz, Zündholz.
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