Mat
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British pronunciation/mˈæt/
American pronunciation/ˈmæt/

Definition & Meaning of "mat"

Mat
01

a small piece of thick cloth-like material that is used to cover part of a floor, particularly in order to provide decoration

mat definition and meaning

What is a "mat"?

A mat is a piece of material, usually flat, used to cover or protect a surface. Mats can be made from various materials such as fabric, rubber, wood, or plastic, and come in different sizes and shapes. They serve many purposes, such as providing comfort, adding decoration, or protecting floors and surfaces from dirt or damage.

02

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

mat definition and meaning
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After the workout, he rolled up the mat and stored it in the designated area for exercise equipment.
The mat ’s non-slip surface helped prevent slipping during intense workouts and stretches.
He used a thick exercise mat to cushion his knees while doing push-ups and other floor exercises.
03

mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture

04

a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it

05

a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete

06

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

07

a master's degree in teaching

08

a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven

09

a piece of material placed by a door, used to clean shoes or for decorative purposes

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She wiped her feet on the mat before entering the house.
The welcome mat outside the door was clean and inviting.
He placed a doormat in front of the entrance to catch dirt.
to mat
01

change texture so as to become matted and felt-like

02

twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

01

not reflecting light; not glossy

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