mat

Describing a surface that is not shiny or glossy; having a dull, flat finish.

ruОписывающий поверхность, которая не является блестящей или глянцевой; имеющий матовую, плоскую отделку.esQue describe una superficie que no es brillante ni lustrosa; que tiene un acabado mate, plano o sin brillo.frQualifie une surface qui n'est pas brillante ou glacée ; ayant un fini terne, plat, sans lustre.deBeschreibt eine Oberfläche, die nicht glänzt oder spiegelnd ist; matt, glanzlos, ohne Glanz.ptQue descreve uma superfície que não é brilhante nem lustrosa; que tem acabamento fosco e plano.zh形容表面不反光、不光滑，呈哑光或平光的质感。通常用于描述涂料、照片、金属或颜色等。arصفة تصف سطحًا غير لامع أو غير براق، ذا مظهر مسطح وخالٍ من الانعكاسات اللامعة.

1. Not glossy or shiny B1 formal

   Having a dull, non-reflective surface finish.

   • She prefers mat paint for the bedroom walls.
   • The photograph was printed on mat paper.
   • The car has a mat finish that hides fingerprints.

   ruМатовыйesMate (sin brillo)frmat (non brillant)deMattptFoscozh哑光arمطفي

   Sinónimos: dullflatlusterlessmattenonreflectiveunglazed

   Antónimos: glossylustrouspolishedreflectiveshiny

A noun referring to a piece of thick, flat material used as a floor covering, a protective surface, or a border for a picture; also describes a tangled mass or a lack of gloss.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее кусок толстого плоского материала, используемый как напольное покрытие, защитная поверхность или рамка для картины; также описывает спутанную массу или отсутствие блеска.esSustantivo que designa un trozo de material grueso y plano usado como revestimiento de suelo, superficie protectora o marco para cuadros; también se refiere a una masa enmarañada o a la falta de brillo.frNom désignant une pièce de matériau épais et plat utilisée comme revêtement de sol, surface de protection ou encadrement pour une image ; décrit également une masse emmêlée ou le manque de brillance.deSubstantiv, das ein Stück dickes, flaches Material bezeichnet, das als Bodenbelag, Schutzfläche oder Bilderrahmen dient; beschreibt auch eine verfilzte Masse oder fehlenden Glanz.ptSubstantivo que designa um pedaço de material grosso e plano usado como cobertura de piso, superfície protetora ou moldura de quadro; também descreve um emaranhado de fios ou falta de brilho.zh名词，指一块厚而平的材料的统称，用作地面铺设、保护表面或画框的镶边；也可指缠结的一团或缺乏光泽。arاسم يدل على قطعة من مادة سميكة مسطحة تُفرش على الأرض أو تُستعمل سطحًا واقيًا أو إطارًا للصورة؛ ويصف أيضًا كتلة متشابكة أو فقدان اللمعان.

1. Floor covering A1 formal

   A thick, flat piece of material used to cover a floor, often for comfort or decoration.

   • She wiped her shoes on the doormat before entering.
   • The yoga mat provides cushioning during exercises.
   • He placed a soft mat in front of the fireplace.

   ruКоврикesestera, alfombrafrtapis de soldeBodenmatteptTapetezh垫子arسجادة أرضية

   Sinónimos: carpetfloor coveringmattingrug

2. Picture border B1 formal art

   A border or background material used to mount and frame a picture or photograph.

   • The artist chose a white mat to highlight the painting.
   • The photograph was mounted on a black mat.
   • A custom mat can enhance the appearance of any artwork.

   ruПаспартуesPaspartú (marco de cuadro)frpasse-partout (encadrement)dePassepartoutptPasse-partoutzh卡纸arإطار الصورة

   Sinónimos: bordermattingmountpasse-partout

3. Gymnastics padding A2 formal sport

   A thick piece of padding placed on the floor for gymnastic or athletic activities to ensure safety.

   • The gymnast performed a routine on the floor mat.
   • Wrestlers practice on a large padded mat.
   • The gym installed new mats for the tumbling class.

   ruГимнастический матesColchoneta deportivafrTapis de gymnastiquedeGymnastikmatteptColchonete de ginásticazh体操垫arبساط الجمباز

   Sinónimos: gym mat

4. Tangled mass B2 formal

   A dense, tangled, or interwoven mass of material, such as hair or fibers.

   • Her hair formed a mat after being in the wind all day.
   • The dog's fur had a mat of burrs and twigs.
   • A thick mat of leaves covered the forest floor.

   ruСпутанная массаesMarañafrMasse emmêléedeVerfilzte MasseptMassa emaranhadazh缠结块arكتلة متشابكة

   Sinónimos: clumpknotmasssnarltanglewad

5. Lack of gloss C1 formal art

   A property of a surface that has little or no contrast, lacking highlights or shine.

   • The paint has a mat finish, which reduces glare.
   • Photographers often prefer a mat surface for portraits.
   • The paper's mat texture gives it a soft, elegant look.

   ruМатовостьesFalta de brillofrMatité (d'une surface)deMattheitptFoscozh无光泽arانعدام اللمعان

   Sinónimos: dullnessflatnesslusterlessness

   Antónimos: brightnessglosslustersheenshine

6. Protective pad A2 formal

   A small pad of material used to protect a surface from damage caused by an object placed on it.

   • Place a mat under the hot pot to protect the table.
   • The mouse mat prevents scratches on the desk.
   • She used a felt mat under the vase to avoid marks.

   ruПодставкаesalfombrilla protectorafrTapis protecteurdeUnterlageptProtetor de superfíciezh垫子arحَشِيَّة واقية

   Sinónimos: coastercushionmattingpadprotectortrivetunderlay

• mats plural form
• mats' possessive plural form
• mat's possessive singular 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

   Sinónimos: entangleinterweaveknotsnarltangletwist

   Antónimos: 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

   Sinónimos: entanglefeltknotravelsnarltangle

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

Variantes phrasal: mat up