matted

Describes hair, fur, or fibers that are tangled into a thick, messy mass.

ruОписывает волосы, шерсть или волокна, которые спутались в густую, беспорядочную массу.esDescribe cabello, pelo o fibras que están enredados formando una masa densa y desordenada.frSe dit de cheveux, de poils ou de fibres qui sont emmêlés en une masse dense et désordonnée, souvent en raison d'un manque de soin ou d'humidité.deBeschreibt Haare, Fell oder Fasern, die zu einer dichten, unordentlichen Masse verfilzt oder verklumpt sind.ptDescreve cabelo, pelo ou fibras que se emaranharam formando uma massa densa e desordenada. Também pode indicar uma superfície sem brilho, fosca ou coberta por uma camada espessa.zh形容毛发、纤维等缠结成厚而乱的一团。arيصف الشعر أو الصوف أو الألياف التي تشابكت وتلبّدت في كتلة كثيفة غير منتظمة. ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على ما تراكم أو التصق بعضه ببعض.

1. Tangled in a dense mass B1 formal

   Describes hair, fur, or fibers that are twisted and stuck together in a thick, messy clump.

   • The dog's fur was so matted that it had to be shaved.
   • Her hair became matted after sleeping on it while wet.
   • The old carpet was matted and full of dust.

   ruСпутанный в плотную массуesenmarañadofrEmmêlé en masse densedeVerfilzt zu einer dichten MasseptEmaranhado em massa densazh缠结成团arمتشابك في كتلة كثيفة

   Synonyme: entangledfeltedknottedsnarledtangled

2. Not reflecting light; not glossy B2 formal

   Having a dull, non-shiny surface finish, often used for photographs, paint, or paper.

   • She preferred matted prints for her photography portfolio.
   • The artist used a matted varnish to give the painting a soft look.
   • The walls were painted with a matted finish to reduce glare.

   ruМатовыйesmatefrmat (finish non brillant)deMattptFoscozh哑光arمطفي

   Synonyme: dullflatlusterlessmatteunpolished

   Antonyme: glazedglossylustrouspolishedshiny

• more matted comparative form
• most matted superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming tangled or forming a dense mass, or to cover or protect with a mat.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия спутывания или образования плотной массы, или покрытия или защиты ковриком.esVerbo que significa enredar o formar una masa densa y compacta, o cubrir o proteger con una estera o tapete.frVerbe désignant l'action de s'emmêler ou de former une masse dense et compacte, ou de recouvrir ou protéger avec un tapis ou une natte.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Verheddern oder die Bildung einer dichten Masse zu bezeichnen, oder das Abdecken oder Schützen mit einer Matte.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de emaranhar ou formar uma massa densa, ou de cobrir ou proteger com um tapete.zh动词，表示使缠结或结成密实的一团，也表示用垫子覆盖或保护。arفعل يدل على تشابك الأشياء أو تكوّن كتلة كثيفة منها، أو تغطيتها وحمايتها بالحصير أو ما يشبهه.

1. Twist or Entangle B2 formal

   To twist, tangle, or interweave into a dense, confused mass.

   • The wind matted her hair into a tangled mess.
   • The wool fibers matted together after being washed in hot water.
   • The cat's fur matted badly during the rainy season.

   ruСпутыватьesenmarañarfremmêler, enchevêtrerdeVerfilzenptEmaranharzh缠结arتشابك

   Synonyme: entangleinterweaveknotsnarltangletwist

   Antonyme: disentanglestraightenunraveluntangle

2. Become Matted or Felt-like B2 formal

   To change texture so that fibers or hair become compressed and felt-like.

   • The old carpet matted down from years of foot traffic.
   • The dog's coat matted after rolling in the mud.
   • The fabric matted and lost its softness after repeated washing.

   ruСваливатьсяesApelmazarse, enmarañarsefrS'emmêler (en feutre)deVerfilzenptEmbaraçar-sezh结毡arتلبّد الشعر أو الصوف

   Synonyme: entanglefeltknotravelsnarltangle

• matted past participle
• matted past simple
• matting present participle
• mats third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: mat up