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mat

/mæt/

matnoun

mats

/mæt/

Translations

коврик

She placed the mat at the entrance to wipe her feet.

Она положила коврик у входа, чтобы вытирать ноги.

мат

The gymnast performed a routine on the mat.

Гимнастка выполнила упражнение на мате.

Additional translations

коврик для йоги

циновка

половик

подстилка

Definitions

A piece of material placed on a floor or other surface to protect it or to provide a soft or non-slip area.

She placed a mat at the entrance to wipe her shoes.

A small piece of material used to protect a surface from an object placed on it, such as a table mat.

The dining table was set with elegant mats under each plate.

A thick, tangled mass of something, such as hair or fibers.

The dog's fur was full of mats after playing in the mud.

A decorative border or surface for a picture, often made of cardboard, used to enhance its appearance when framed.

The photograph was beautifully displayed with a white mat inside the frame.

A padded surface on which athletes practice or compete, such as for wrestling or gymnastics.

The gymnast landed safely on the thick crash mat.

Synonyms

floor covering

matverb

matted

Past Simple

matted

Past Participle

matting

Gerund

/mæt/

Definitions

To tangle or entangle in a thick mass.

The dog's fur began to mat after playing in the mud.

To cover or protect with a mat.

They matted the floor to prevent scratches from the furniture.

To make (a surface) dull and non-reflective.

The spray will mat the glossy finish so the lights don’t glare.

Synonyms

mat together

matadjective

matter

Comp.

mattest

Super.

/mæt/

Used (variant of “matte”) to describe a surface that lacks gloss or shine.

Definitions

Dull and lacking gloss; having a non-reflective surface.

The paint dried to a mat finish that reduced glare.

Synonyms