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A matchbox is a container or case made of cardboard, thin wood or metal on some models, and designed to be filled with matches. In short, is a box that contains safety matches made of wooden sticks or cardboard stripes. It commonly has a coarse striking surface on one edge for lighting the matches contained inside. Matchboxes generaly measure 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm. For some applications matchbooks have replaced matchboxes.

It is generally used to carry matches in the pocket, in the form of a cardboard box with a separate drawer that runs inside the cover, or a tiny folding binder whith a cover lid acting as a protection for the matches when folded over the other half, that holds the matches. Cylindrical matchboxes with a round cover on one end, are also available..


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