Matchbox vs. Matchbook

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Matchboxnoun

A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

Matchboxnoun

Any small die-cast toy car, usually collectible.

Matchboxnoun

a box for holding matches. See first match, n.

Matchboxnoun

a box for holding matches

Matchbooknoun

A small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches, generally with a striker on the outside.

Matchbooknoun

A small folder of paper safety matches.

Matchbooknoun

a small folder of paper safety matches

Matchbook

A matchbook is a small paperboard folder (known as a matchcover) enclosing a quantity of matches and having a coarse striking surface on the exterior. The folder is opened to access the matches, which are attached in a comb-like arrangement and must be torn away before use in contrast to a matchbox where the matches are loosely packed in the interior tray.

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