Struck against a rough strip, I can kindle a campfire, but when Cupid brings two compatible souls together on Valentine's Day, I describe their perfect romantic pairing. What word am I?
A match
'Match' denotes both a small wooden fire-starter and two people paired harmoniously in love.
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