Definition of "matchsticks" [matchsticks]

• Plural form of matchstick. (noun)

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• "Pork and Century Egg congee ($5.50) comes topped with thin matchsticks of ginger and scallion rings, which send up a wonderful, healing aroma."
• ""One of my team-mates was sent off for uttering the word 'matchsticks' to the referee."
• "His right foot was as long as his forearm, the rest of his limbs spindly as matchsticks."