safety match
Box-striking fire starter
A safety match is a match that ignites only when struck against a specially prepared surface, typically the strip on the side of the matchbox.
Unlike strike-anywhere matches, the chemicals needed for ignition are split between the match head and the striking surface, preventing accidental fires: Keep the safety matches away from the campfire.
Forceful impact or stoppage
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- sulfurYellow combustible element
- matchheadCombustible end of firestarter
spark · flame · ignite · light · combustion · heat · flare · kindle
Material for starting fires
- tinderCombustible material for ignition
- firewoodCut logs for burning
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
- bonfireLarge outdoor fire
hearth · stove · charcoal · fireplace · candle · lantern · pilot light · gas burner
Small enough to pocket
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- convenientEasy to use
- travelMovement between locations
camping · hiking · backpacking · emergency kit · survival gear · handy · carry-on · picnic
Made from timber
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
- wax-coatedCovered in waxy layer
- child-resistantDifficult for minors to open
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
stem · disposable · household · Diamond
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- sulfurYellow combustible element
matchhead · spark · flame · ignite · light · combustion · heat · flare · kindle · chemical reaction
kindling
Material for starting fires
- tinderCombustible material for ignition
- firewoodCut logs for burning
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
bonfire · hearth · stove · charcoal · fireplace · candle · lantern · pilot light · gas burner · barbecue
pocket-size
Small enough to pocket
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- convenientEasy to use
travel · camping · hiking · backpacking · emergency kit · survival gear · handy · carry-on · picnic · outdoors
wooden
Made from timber
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
- wax-coatedCovered in waxy layer
- child-resistantDifficult for minors to open
splint · stem · disposable · household · Diamond
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