mat
/mæt/
noun
- A piece of material, often made of fabric, rubber, or straw, placed on a floor or other surface for protection, comfort, or decoration.
- We put a soft mat under the baby's play area for safety.
- The yoga instructor asked everyone to unroll their mats and sit down.
- She wiped her shoes on the doormat before entering the house.
- A small rug or covering for a table or other surface.
- The placemats at the restaurant had colorful patterns.
- He placed a hot dish on the table mat to protect the wood.
- She bought a new set of coasters and a matching table mat.
- A thick, tangled mass of something, such as hair or vegetation.
- The dog's fur had formed a mat that needed to be brushed out.
- After the storm, a mat of seaweed washed up on the beach.
- A thick mat of leaves covered the forest floor.
adjective
- Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
- He bought a mat lipstick that stays on longer than the glossy kind.
- She prefers mat paint for her bedroom walls because it hides imperfections.
- The car's mat finish gave it a sleek, modern look.
verb
- To become tangled or pressed into a thick mass.
- If you don't brush your hair regularly, it will mat and become difficult to manage.
- The carpet mats easily in high-traffic areas.
- The wet wool matted together as it dried in the sun.
- To cover or provide with a mat.
- They decided to mat the floor of the gym for wrestling practice.
- The artist matted the photograph with a white border before framing it.
- We need to mat the entrance to keep dirt from getting inside.
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