Definition of mat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
householdflat piece for wiping feet or floor covering
- She placed a mat at the entrance.
2.
protectionsmall piece to protect a surface from heat or scratches
- He put his cup on a mat.
3.
sportsfloor pad to protect athletes
- The gymnast landed safely on the mat.
4.
artdecorative border around a picture
- The photo was framed with a mat.
5.
hairthickly tangled mess
- Her hair was a mat of curls.
Verb
1.
groomingtr./intr. tangle or entangle into a thick masstr./intr.
- Her hair matted badly after the windy boat ride..
2.
decortr. fit a picture with decorative border before framingtr.
- She matted the photo before framing it.
3.
finishingtr. give a surface a flat nonreflective finishtr.
- The artist matted the painting for a unique look.
Adjective
appearanceUK having a surface that does not shine or reflect lightUK
- The paint dries to a mat finish.
Abbreviation
abr: mathematicsRare study of numbers, shapes, and patternsRare
- He is good at mat in school.
Images of mat
flat piece for wiping feet or floor covering 
small piece to protect a surface from heat or scratches 
floor pad to protect athletes 
decorative border around a picture
Expressions with mat
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make hair tangled or clumped together
She decided to mat up her hair for the costume party.
make a strong effort to achieve something
She will go to the mat to get the project approved.
fall or be knocked to the ground
The boxer hit the mat after a powerful punch.
give a warm and friendly welcome
They rolled out the welcome mat for the new neighbors.
flat non-stick surface for baking
Place the cookies on the baking mat before putting them in the oven.
small mat or towel for standing on after bathing
She stepped onto the bath mat after her shower.
portable mat for comfort and insulation outdoors
She unrolled her camping mat inside the tent.
material placed on the floor for protection or comfort
Please wipe your feet on the floor mat.
thick padding for gymnastics or exercise
She practiced her flips on the gym mat.
pad for placing and moving a computer mouse
He bought a new mouse mat for smoother cursor movement..
mat used under plates for table protection or decoration
She put a place mat under each plate.
small rug used by Muslims for kneeling during prayers
He unrolled his prayer mat facing towards Mecca to begin his prayers..
thin mat for sleeping outdoors
She rolled out her sleeping mat under the stars.
small mat for individual place settings
Each guest had a table mat at their seat.
mat with a welcoming message
She placed a welcome mat at the front door.
small mat for beer glass, often with brewery advertisements
He put his beer on the beer mat.
mat under a chair to protect floor or help chair move
Place a chair mat under your desk chair.
flat electronic pad for stepping in rhythm games or exercise
He played on the dance mat for his workout.
time off work for a mother around childbirth
She started her mat leave two weeks before her due date..
small mat placed under a glass to protect a surface
Place the drip mat under your glass to avoid rings.
inflatable board used for surfing
He caught a wave using his surf mat.
mat designed to reduce static electricity
The technician placed sensitive electronics on the antistatic mat to prevent damage..
mat used for wrestling matches
The tournament was held on a new wrestling mat.
padded or textured surface for practicing yoga
She unrolled her yoga mat in the studio before class.
Origin of mat
Old English, matt (matted)
Terms with mat included in their meaning
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baby care
soft mat for changing a baby's diaper
office accessory
protective mat placed on a desk surface
household
cushioned mat used under an iron
camping
cushioned mat for sleeping comfort
recreation
bounce on a springy mat for exercise and fun
outdoor picnic
waterproof mat or fabric for sitting during a picnic outdoors
hygiene
clean the bottoms of shoes by rubbing them on a mat
table protection
small mat for protecting table surfaces
tumbling routine
gymnastics event on a mat without apparatus
mat grappling
wrestling style allowing any non-injurious holds
painting
water-based paint with a mat finish
alpine plant
low plant with many short upright shoots forming a dense mat
floor mat
straw mat used in Japanese homes
printing
rubber mat in offset printing
sports
wrestling move driving opponent's face into the mat
sports
wrestling move dropping opponent's neck to the mat
roofing material
mat of fibers used in roofing
nautical mat
thick mat used to prevent chafing
wrestling
perform a wrestling move driving opponent's head into the mat
clump growth
grass growing in clumps or tufts, not forming a mat
groundcover
mat-forming plant with small greenish-white flowers
sports safety
cushion or mat used for protection in sports
gaming
music video game where players dance on a mat
decor
small lace or paper mat for decoration
Examples of mat in a sentence
He wiped his shoes on the mat before entering. She placed a mat under the hot dish. The mat prevented scratches on the table. Wrestlers grappled fiercely on the mat. Yoga classes require a comfortable mat. She chose a blue mat for the painting.
The gallery used a white mat for the artwork. After the storm, a mat of wet hair clung to his neck. The brush loosened the mat behind the dog's ears. The wool matted together after washing. The cat's fur matted in the rain. The artist decided to mat the painting for the exhibition. He carefully matted each print to enhance its presentation. She decided to mat the photograph for a classic touch. They matted the surface to reduce glare. The photographer preferred mat paper for portraits. She chose a mat lipstick for a subtle look. She chose mat for next term. I need help with mat tonight.
View all translations of mat
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- French:tapis, emmêler, ...
- German:Matte, verfilzen, ...
- Italian:zerbino, aggrovigliare, ...
- Spanish:felpudo, enredar, ...
- Portuguese:tapete, embaraçar, ...
- Chinese:垫子, 缠结, ...
- Japanese:マット, 絡まる, ...
- Arabic:حَصِيرَة, تَشَابَكَ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁטִיחוֹן, לְהִסְתַּבֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:коврик, спутывать, ...
- Ukrainian:килимок, сплутуватися, ...
- Hindi:पायदान, उलझाना, ...
Definition of MAT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: medication-assisted treatmentTECH. US using medicine to help people stop using drugsTECH. US
- He is undergoing MAT to overcome his addiction.
Abbreviation
abr: Master of Arts in TeachingTECH. US graduate degree for teaching professionalsTECH. US
- She earned her MAT last year.
Examples of MAT in a sentence
The clinic offers MAT for opioid addiction. He applied to the MAT program. The MAT helped her become a certified teacher.
View all translations of MAT
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- French:TAM, MEEF, ...
- German:medikamentengestützte Behandlung, M.A. Ed., ...
- Italian:trattamento assistito con farmaci, MAT, ...
- Spanish:TAM, MEE, ...
- Portuguese:tratamento assistido por medicação, mestrado em ensino, ...
- Chinese:药物辅助治疗, 教育硕士, ...
- Japanese:薬物療法, 教職修士, ...
- Arabic:العلاج بمساعدة الأدوية, ماجستير في الآداب في التدريس, ...
- Hebrew:טִיפּוּל בְּסִיּוּעַ תְּרוּפָתִי, MAT, ...
- Russian:медикаментозно-ассистированное лечение, Магистр педагогики, ...
- Ukrainian:медикаментозно підтримуване лікування, МПВ, ...
- Hindi:औषधि-सहायित उपचार, एमएटी, ...
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