mat

Definition

• n. a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
• n. mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
• n. sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
• n. a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven

Word forms

Past tense

matted

Past participle

matted

Present participle

matting

Third person singular

mats

Example sentences

1. n.

   I placed a mat by the door to keep the house clean.

2. a.

   The artist chose a mat finish for the painting to give it a unique look.

3. vi.

   The cords from the headphones got mat together in my bag.

4. vt.

   I decided to mat the photographs to enhance their appearance.