book match
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of book match
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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“Quartz and Corian are very durable, and you can book match the veins into the sink,” said Houston designer Nina Magon.
As an "ignition source"�to use the pompous term of match makers�nothing can approach the paper book match for ubiquity.
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