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mat
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- pronunciation:
- maet
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a piece of material that is used as a covering to protect a floor or other surface.
Wipe your shoes on the mat before you enter.- similar words:
- carpet
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| definition 2: |
a small piece of material that is placed under a vase or dish, used to protect a surface or as a decoration.
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| definition 3: |
a pad that is placed on the floor to protect people who are practicing gymnastics, wrestling, or other sports.
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| definition 4: |
a thick mass of tangled hair or fur.
- similar words:
- carpet, snarl, tangle
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| related words: |
cushion |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mats, matting, matted |
| definition 1: |
to cover with or turn into a tangled mass.
A large growth of weeds matted the garden.- similar words:
- tangle
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| definition 2: |
to become a tangled mass.
Her hair mats easily.- similar words:
- tangle
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| related words: |
carpet, entangle, snarl |
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