Matches, the small sticks of wood with a combustible tip used to create fire, boasts a rich vocabulary of synonyms. From lighter fluid to flint and steel, fire starters come in all shapes and sizes. "Strike anywhere" and "safety" matches epitomize the two main types, while "lucifers" hark back to early matches' origin as a derivation of the Roman god of light. "Kindling" also describes easily lightable materials, and "tinder" offers a more general term for materials used to start fires, while "firesteel" offers an alternative to traditional matches for outdoor enthusiasts. Other synonyms include "igniter," "starter," and "touchpaper," all offering slightly different connotations of the act of igniting a flame.