Meaning & Definition of Mat in English
English⟶
Mat
/mæt/
noun
1. A thick flat pad used as a floor covering
synonym:
- mat
2. Mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
synonym:
- mat,
- matting
3. Sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
synonym:
- mat,
- gym mat
4. A mass that is densely tangled or interwoven
- "A mat of weeds and grass"
synonym:
- mat
5. A master's degree in teaching
synonym:
- Master of Arts in Teaching,
- MAT
6. The property of having little or no contrast
- Lacking highlights or gloss
synonym:
- flatness,
- lusterlessness,
- lustrelessness,
- mat,
- matt,
- matte
7. A small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it
synonym:
- mat
verb
1. Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
- "The child entangled the cord"
synonym:
- entangle,
- tangle,
- mat,
- snarl
2. Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
- "The fabric felted up after several washes"
synonym:
- felt,
- felt up,
- mat up,
- matt-up,
- matte up,
- matte,
- mat
adjective
1. Not reflecting light
- Not glossy
- "Flat wall paint"
- "A photograph with a matte finish"
synonym:
- flat,
- mat,
- matt,
- matte,
- matted
Examples of using
Wipe your shoes on the mat.