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- pronunciation:
- maet
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a piece of material, esp. a strong carpet fabric such as wool, that is used as a covering to protect a floor or other surface.
- similar words:
- carpet
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| definition 2: |
a small piece of material that is placed under vases, dishes, or the like and used as a protective covering or decoration.
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| definition 3: |
a pad that is placed on the floor to protect athletes such as gymnasts or wrestlers.
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| definition 4: |
a thick or dense mass of tangled hair, fur, or the like.
- similar words:
- carpet, snarl, tangle
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| related words: |
cushion |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mats, matting, matted |
| definition 1: |
to cover with a mat or mats.
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| definition 2: |
to cover with or transform into a tangled mass.
An overgrowth of weeds matted the garden.- similar words:
- tangle
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| related words: |
carpet, entangle, snarl |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become an interwoven, tangled mass.
Her hair mats easily.- similar words:
- tangle
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| related words: |
snarl |
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