<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a slender piece of wood, cardboard, or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface.</li><li>a wick, cord, or the like, prepared to burn at an even rate, used to fire cannon, gunpowder, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>