matted

• Описывает волосы, шерсть или волокна, которые спутались в густую, беспорядочную массу.

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

1. Tangled in a dense massB1formal

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

   Спутанный в плотную массу

   • 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.

   Синонимыentangledfeltedknottedsnarledtangled

2. Not reflecting light; not glossyB2formal

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

   Матовый

   • 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.

   Синонимыdullflatlusterlessmatteunpolished

   Антонимыglazedglossylustrouspolishedshiny

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия спутывания или образования плотной массы, или покрытия или защиты ковриком.

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

1. Twist or EntangleB2formal

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

   Спутывать

   • 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.

   Синонимыentangleinterweaveknotsnarltangletwist

   Антонимыdisentanglestraightenunraveluntangle

2. Become Matted or Felt-likeB2formal

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

   Сваливаться

   • 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.

   Синонимыentanglefeltknotravelsnarltangle

Фразовые вариантыmat up