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mat
verb(ma-t)
twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
Synonyms: entangle, snarl, tangle,
mat
verb(ma-t)
change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
Synonyms: felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte, matte up,
mat
noun(ma-t)
mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
Synonyms: matting,
mat
noun(ma-t)
a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
Synonyms: raft, raft foundation,
mat
adjective(ma-t)
not reflecting light; not glossy
Synonyms: flat, matt, matte, matted,
Examples:
A photograph with a matte finish.
mat
noun(ma-t)
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
mat
noun(ma-t)
sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
Synonyms: gym mat,
mat
noun(ma-t)
a master's degree in teaching
Synonyms: master of arts in teaching,
mat
noun(ma-t)
a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven
Examples:
A mat of weeds and grass.
mat
noun(ma-t)
a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it
mat
noun(ma-t)
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

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