mat
Plural
mats
1
a small piece of thick material placed on the floor, often for decoration or comfort
A mat is a piece of material, usually flat, used to cover or protect a surface. Mats can be made from various materials such as fabric, rubber, wood, or plastic, and come in different sizes and shapes. They serve many purposes, such as providing comfort, adding decoration, or protecting floors and surfaces from dirt or damage.
2
a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on
- After the workout, he rolled up the mat and stored it in the designated area for exercise equipment.
- The mat’s non-slip surface helped prevent slipping during intense workouts and stretches.
- He used a thick exercise mat to cushion his knees while doing push-ups and other floor exercises.
- The gym provided mats for users to perform floor exercises and reduce impact on their joints.
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3
a border or background used for framing or mounting a picture
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4
a small protective pad placed under an object to prevent damage to a surface
5
a reinforced concrete foundation spread over soft ground
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a surface property with little or no gloss
7
a dense mass of intertwined or tangled material
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a piece of material placed by a door, used to clean shoes or for decorative purposes
- She wiped her feet on the mat before entering the house.
- The welcome mat outside the door was clean and inviting.
- He placed a doormat in front of the entrance to catch dirt.
- The mat by the door had a cute design on it.
- They bought a new mat for the porch to prevent dirt from coming inside.