I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: the slender length of wood or other fairly rigid material used in making matches
II. adjective
1. : made of or as if of matchsticks
2. : of, relating to, or constituting stick figures
how to draw buildings, animals, matchstick men — British Book News
III. noun
: something resembling a matchstick especially in slenderness
cut a carrot into matchsticks