matted

/ˈmætɪd/
adjective
  1. Tangled or stuck together in a thick, messy mass, especially of hair, fur, or fibers.
    • The old rug was matted and dirty from years of use.
    • The dog's fur was so matted that we had to cut out the tangles.
    • Her hair became matted after sleeping on it wet.
  2. Covered or decorated with a mat or mats.
    • The artwork was beautifully matted and framed.
    • The framed picture was matted in a soft gray.
    • She bought a matted photograph for the living room.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of 'mat' (to become tangled or to cover with mats).
    • The wet leaves matted together on the ground.
    • The cat's fur matted badly during the winter.
    • He matted the photo with a cream-colored border.
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