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MAT

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Mat.

How to pronounce mat:

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Mat - as a noun

A thick flat pad used as a floor covering

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
floor coverfloor covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A master's degree in teaching

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
master of arts in teaching

Mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
matting10

Sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gym mat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sports equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mass that is densely tangled or interwoven

Example: "A mat of weeds and grass"

The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flatness11lusterlessnesslustrelessnessmatt6matte7

A foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raft7raft foundation

A small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pad6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mat - as an adjective satellite

Not reflecting light; not glossy

Example: "Flat wall paint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat7matt6matte7matted9

Mat - as a verb

Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

Example: "The child entangled the cord"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entangle9snarl5tangle7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distort8twine8twist8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like

Example: "The fabric felted up after several washes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
felt7felt upmat upmatt-upmatte7matte up

Example Sentences

"I bought a new yoga mat for my exercise routine."
"We rolled out the mat for the wrestling match."
"She wiped her feet on the welcome mat before entering the house."
"The cat loved napping on the soft mat in the sun."
"I spilled coffee on the tablecloth, but luckily it didn't reach the mat underneath."
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Word Game Points

Is MAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is MAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is MAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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