plural of phono-semantic matching

(linguistics) The borrowing of a word into one language from another which completely or partially preserves both the original sound and meaning.

(cricket) A three- or five-day cricket match, with two innings per side, played under a set of conditions specified and officially recognised by an official governing body of cricket.

(cricket) a game of cricket played on one day; each side batting once

(idiomatic) Everything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.

A special match in wrestling where opponents wrestle inside an enclosed cage surrounded by steel

(uncountable, vulgar, slang) The whole thing; the whole affair or activity; everything.

(sports, tennis) Victory at the conclusion of a tennis match.

Synonym of the carpet matches the drapes

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of match