match-hunting
nounUK /ˈmætʃ ˌhʌntɪŋ/
US /ˈmætʃ ˌhʌntɪŋ/
The activity of looking for matches to light a fire.
We went match-hunting in the kitchen drawer before the camping trip.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The sport of hunting for a suitable opponent or partner in a competition.
The coach spent the week match-hunting for a worthy rival team.
3. The search for a pair or counterpart, as in finding matching items.
Her match-hunting at the flea market turned up two identical teacups.
4. In gaming, the process of searching for an online match or game session.
Match-hunting took longer than usual because few players were online.