MAT
(noun) a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
The floor was covered with a mat. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
synonyms : gym matShe spread the mat on the floor and started exercising. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it
The servant was asked to put the teacup on the mat, and not on the table directly. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
synonyms : mattingMats can be carved to feature a design, such as lettering or a simple image. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
synonyms : flatness , lusterlessness , lustrelessness , matt , matteThe photograph was a mat. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a master's degree in teaching
synonyms : master of arts in teachingShe did her MAT from a reputed university. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven
"a mat of weeds and grass"
The garden was reduced to a mat of weeds and grass. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
"The fabric felted up after several washes"
synonyms : felt , felt up , mat up , matt-up , matte , matte up(verb) twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
"The child entangled the cord"
synonyms : entangle , snarl , tangle(adj.) not reflecting light; not glossy
"flat wall paint", "a photograph with a matte finish"
synonyms : flat , matt , matte , mattedShe was wearing a mat lipstick. -added by naila_inlas
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


