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Definition of matchwood

matchwood

/ˈmætʃ.wʊd/
match · wood
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matchwood Lexical Profile

matchwood Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Wood that has been shattered or broken into tiny splinters or fragments, often as the result of a severe impact or storm.

Example

"The fierce coastal storm reduced the old wooden pier to matchwood overnight."

2

Soft, straight-grained wood suitable for making matches.

Example

"Poplar and aspen are commonly harvested for use as matchwood in manufacturing."

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• Nearby Words

matchpoint
matchstick
matchup
matchwood
mate
material
materialism

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matchwood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matchwood
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