a flat piece of material used to place under an object, such as a dish; a floor pad: a doormat Not to be confused with:matte – a dull finish, as on glass, metal, or paper: a glossy or matte photo
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abbr. Master of Arts in Teaching
mat 1
M0145800 (măt)n.1. A flat piece of coarse fabric or other material used for wiping one's shoes or feet, or in various other forms as a floor covering.2. A small flat piece of decorated material placed under a lamp, dish of food, or other object.3. Sports A floor pad to protect athletes, as in wrestling or gymnastics.4. A densely woven or thickly tangled mass: a mat of hair.5. The solid part of a lace design.6. A heavy woven net of rope or wire cable placed over a blasting site to keep debris from scattering.v.mat·ted, mat·ting, matsv.tr.1. To cover, protect, or decorate with mats or a mat.2. To pack or interweave into a thick mass: High winds matted the leaves against the base of the fence.v.intr. To be packed or interwoven into a thick mass; become entangled.[Middle English matte, from Old English matta, meatte, from Late Latin matta, of Phoenician origin; see nṭy in Semitic roots.]
mat 2
M0145800 (măt)n.1. A decorative border placed around a picture to serve as a frame or provide contrast between the picture and the frame.2. also mattea. A dull, often rough finish, as of paint, glass, metal, or paper.b. A special tool for producing such a surface or finish.3. Printing See matrix.tr.v.mat·ted, mat·ting, mats1. To put a mat around (a picture).2. To produce a dull finish on.adj. Variant of matte1.[From French, dull, from Old French, defeated, withered, perhaps from Latin mattus, stupefied, senseless, possibly from *maditus, past participle of madēre, to be wet.]
mat
(mæt) n1. a thick flat piece of fabric used as a floor covering, a place to wipe one's shoes, etc2. a smaller pad of material used to protect a surface from the heat, scratches, etc, of an object placed upon it3. (General Sporting Terms) a large piece of thick padded material put on the floor as a surface for wrestling, judo, or gymnastic sports4. (Clothing & Fashion) NZ a Māori cloak5. go back to the mat NZ to abandon urban civilization6. any surface or mass that is densely interwoven or tangled: a mat of grass and weeds. 7. (Knitting & Sewing) the solid part of a lace design8. (Civil Engineering) a. a heavy net of cable or rope laid over a blasting site to prevent the scatter of debrisb. a heavy mesh of reinforcement in a concrete slabc. (esp US) a steel or concrete raft serving as a footing to support a post9. (Civil Engineering) civil engineering short for mattress3vb, mats, mattingormatted10. to tangle or weave or become tangled or woven into a dense mass11. (tr) to cover with a mat or mats[Old English matte; related to Old High German matta]ˈmatlessadj
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(mæt) n1. (Art Terms) a border of cardboard, cloth, etc, placed around a picture to act as a frame or as a contrast between picture and frame2. a surface, as on metal or paintadjhaving a dull, lustreless, or roughened surfacevb (tr) , mats, mattingormatted3. (Art Terms) to furnish (a picture) with a mat4. to give (a surface) a mat finish Also (for senses 2, 4): matt[C17: from French, literally: dead; see checkmate]
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(mæt) n (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printinginformal short for matrix5
mat1
(mæt)
n., v. mat•ted, mat•ting.n. 1. a piece of fabric, as of plaited or woven fiber, used on a floor or other surface as a covering. 2. a smaller piece of material set under an object, as a dish. 3. a thick pad placed on a floor to protect wrestlers, tumblers, and gymnasts. 4. a thick tangled mass, as of hair or weeds. v.t. 5. to cover with or as if with mats or matting. 6. to form into a mat, as by interweaving. v.i. 7. to form tangled masses. 8. go to the mat, to support or defend a person or cause with vigor and determination. [before 900; < Late Latin matta mat of rushes < Semitic]mat′less,adj.
mat2
(mæt)
n., v. mat•ted, mat•ting.n. 1. material serving as a frame or border for a picture. v.t. 2. to provide (a picture) with a mat. [1835–40; appar. mat1, influenced by matte]
mat3
(mæt)
adj., n., v. mat•ted, mat•ting. matte.
mat4
(mæt)
n. matrix (def. 7). [1920–25; shortened form of matrix]
M.A.T.
Master of Arts in Teaching.
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Past participle: matted Gerund: matting
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Past participle: matted Gerund: matting
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Past Continuous
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Thesaurus
Noun
1.
mat - a thick flat pad used as a floor coveringwelcome mat, doormat - a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before enteringfloor cover, floor covering - a covering for a floor
2.
mat - mounting consisting of a border or background for a picturemattingmounting - framework used for support or display
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mat - sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sportsgym matcanvas, canvass - the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sportwrestling mat - a mat on which wrestling matches are conducted
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mat - a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven; "a mat of weeds and grass"mass - a body of matter without definite shape; "a huge ice mass"
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MAT - a master's degree in teaching Master of Arts in Teachingmaster's degree - an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree
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mat - the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or glosslusterlessness, lustrelessness, matt, matte, flatnessdullness - a lack of visual brightness; "the brightness of the orange sky was reflected in the dullness of the orange sea"
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mat - a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on itdrip mat - a small mat placed under a glass to protect a surface from condensationmouse mat, mousepad - a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mousepad - a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfortplace mat - a mat serving as table linen for an individual place setting
Verb
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mat - twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord"entangle, snarl, tangledistort, twine, twist - form into a spiral shape; "The cord is all twisted"felt - mat together and make felt-like; "felt the wool"enmesh, ensnarl, mesh - entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
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mat - change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes"felt up, mat up, matte, matte up, matt-up, feltchange - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
Adj.
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mat - not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish"matt, matte, matted, flatdull - emitting or reflecting very little light; "a dull glow"; "dull silver badly in need of a polish"; "a dull sky"
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noun1.table mat, coaster, place mat, doily, beer matThe food is served on polished tables with mats.2.carpet, runner, rug, doormat, hearthrugThere was a letter on the mat.3.mass, shock, cluster, tangle, knot, mop, thatch, manethe thick mat of sandy hair on his chest
mat
also matte adjectiveLacking gloss and luster:dim, dull, flat, lackluster, lusterless.Translations席子垫子
mat
(mӕt) noun a flat piece of material (rushes, rubber, carpet, cork etc) for wiping shoes on, covering a floor, or various other purposes. Wipe your shoes on the doormat; a table mat. 蓆子，墊子 席子，垫子 ˈmatted adjective in a thick untidy mess. matted hair. 糾結的 成簇的，缠结的 ˈmatting noun a material used for making mats. coconut matting. 編蓆材料 编席子的材料
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doormat
Someone who meekly submits to mistreatment or humiliation by others. Jim had been a doormat his whole life until he went to that motivational speaker five years ago; now, he's one of the most respected men in the business.
roll out the welcome mat (for someone)
To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always rolls out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit.The principal likes to roll out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start off the school year on a positive note.See also: mat, out, roll, welcome
put out the welcome mat (for someone)
To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always puts out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit.The principal likes to put out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start of the school year on a positive note.See also: mat, out, put, welcome
brush (something) under the mat
To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to brush his former drug use under the mat.You need to stop brushing your problems under the mat. Nothing will get resolved like that!See also: brush, mat
sweep (something) under the mat
To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to sweep his former drug use under the mat.You need to stop sweeping your problems under the mat. Nothing will get resolved like that!See also: mat, sweep
go to the mat for (someone or something)
To give someone or something one's full support; to fight for someone or something until the very end. We firmly believe that she is in the right on this matter, and we're ready to go to the mat for her in court if necessary.Many members of the party have said that they'll go to the mat for this bill.See also: go, mat
lay out the welcome mat (for one)
To welcome one with an extensive or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always lays out the welcome mat whenever we visit.The principal likes to lay out the welcome mat for new teachers so they can start off the school year on a positive note.See also: lay, mat, out, welcome
on the mat
1. In a position to face a reprimand from someone. When my team lost that big client, the boss called me on the mat.2. Under discussion or consideration. We don't have time to discuss those issues, but don't worry, they'll be on the mat the next time we meet.See also: mat, on
take (someone) to the mat
To confront or argue with someone (about some issue). An allusion to the sport of wrestling, in which competitors try to grapple each other onto a mat to pin them or make them submit. The senator took the president to the mat about the tax plan's negative impact on working-class citizens.See also: mat, take
welcoming mat
1. Literally, a small mat laid out in front of the door to one's house on which to wipe the dirt from one's shoes, typically with "Welcome" or some other greeting printed on it. After living in an apartment for so long, the first thing I wanted to buy when I moved into a proper house was a welcoming mat.You don't need to take your shoes off, just give them a good wipe on the welcoming mat.2. A friendly, welcoming attitude or gesture. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. The town is rolling out the welcoming mat to competitors from all over the world for its annual triathlon this weekend.You're putting out the welcoming mat for cyber criminals if you post your personal details online.See also: mat, welcome
welcome mat
1. Literally, a small mat laid out in front of the door to one's house on which to wipe the dirt from one's shoes, typically with "Welcome" or some other greeting printed on it. After living in an apartment for so long, the first thing I wanted to buy when I moved into a proper house was a welcome mat.You don't need to take your shoes off, just give them a good wipe on the welcome mat.2. A friendly, welcoming attitude or gesture. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. The town is rolling out the welcome mat to competitors from all over the world for its annual triathlon this weekend.You're putting out the welcome mat for cyber criminals if you post your personal details online.See also: mat, welcome
go to the mat
Fight until one side or another is victorious, as in The governor said he'd go to the mat for this bill. This term comes from wrestling and evokes the holding of an opponent when both contestants are down on the mat, the padded floor-covering used in matches. It has been used figuratively since about 1900. See also: go, mat
welcome mat
A friendly welcome, as in They put out the welcome mat for all new members. This expression alludes to a doormat with the word "Welcome" printed on it. [Mid-1900] See also: mat, welcome
go to the mat
mainly AMERICANIf someone goes to the mat, they fight very fiercely about something. Erickson said he will go to the mat to save parks in the city.This was a cause that Greens, Socialists and a majority of Liberals were willing to go to the mat for. Note: This expression refers to a wrestler who fights fiercely and is willing to risk a fall. See also: go, mat
go to the mat
vigorously engage in an argument or dispute, typically on behalf of a particular person or cause. The mat referred to is the thick mat in a gym on which wrestling is practised.1924P.G.WodehouseLeave it to Psmith I…heard…you and Aunt Constance going to the mat about poor old Phyllis. See also: go, mat
on the mat
being reprimanded by someone in authority. informalThis idiom is a military reference: the orderly room mat was where a soldier accused of some misdemeanour would stand before the commanding officer.See also: mat, on
go to the ˈmat (with somebody) (for somebody/something)
(American English, informal) support or defend somebody/something in an argument with somebody: We went to the mat for him because he’d helped us in the past.See also: go, mat
take somebody/something to the ˈmat
(American English, informal) to get involved in an argument with somebody/something: He took them to the mat on that issue.Both of these idioms come from the sport of wrestling, in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to force the other person to the ground or mat.See also: mat, somebody, something, take
lay, put, roll, etc. out the ˈwelcome mat (for somebody)
(especially American English) make somebody feel welcome; try to attract visitors, etc: The country has put out the welcome mat for international investors.See also: mat, out, welcome
doormat
n. a weak-willed person who is abused by others. Why do people treat me like a doormat?Seemat
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1a. a heavy net of cable or rope laid over a blasting site to prevent the scatter of debris b. a heavy mesh of reinforcement in a concrete slab c. (esp US) a steel or concrete raft serving as a footing to support a post
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2Art a border of cardboard, cloth, etc., placed around a picture to act as a frame or as a contrast between picture and frame
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a quaking bog, a growth of vegetation floating on the surface of a body of water. It is formed primarily of mosses or other swamp plants (for example, sedges and buckbean). As the thickness of the mat increases (up to 1 to 2 m), its lower layers decay and fall to the bottom, forming peat.
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in sports, a soft padding that protects athletes against injuries when they fall from equipment or execute jumps.
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[mat] (civil engineering) A steel or concrete footing under a post.Mesh reinforcement in a concrete slab.A heavy steel-mesh blanket used to suppress rock fragments during blasting. (materials) Randomly distributed felt or glass fibers used in reinforced-plastics lay-up molding. (mining engineering) An accumulation of broken mine timbers, rock, earth, and other debris coincident with the caving system of mining.
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1. See matte.2. See mattress.3. A very heavy, flexible blanket of steel mesh, woven wire rope, or chain; used to confine fragments of rock during blasting.
matte, mat, matt
A surface finish which is dull, with little or no gloss or sheen, and with low light reflectivity.
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Abbreviation for multifocal atrial tachycardia.
MAT
Abbreviation for: maternal mean arousal time medical analysis tool medical assistance team metaphase anaphase transition methionine adenosyltransferase microagglutination test microscopic agglutination test multiagent therapy multifocal atrial trachycardia (see there) myeloablative therapy
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Multifocal atrial trachycardia, see there.
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Abbreviation for multifocal atrial tachycardia. LegalSeeMaturity
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A general term for Russian profanity. The use of mat is illegal in Russia, though this is only enforced sporadically. However, inadvertently using mat can make it more difficult (or at least awkward) to conduct business in Russian.
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Acronym
Definition
MAT➣Master of Arts in Teaching
MAT➣Matrix
MAT➣Mathematics
MAT➣Matte
MAT➣Management Aptitude Test
MAT➣Miller Analogies Test
MAT➣Mattoon (Amtrak station code; Mattoon, IL)
MAT➣Money Advice Trust (UK; est. 1991)
MAT➣Materials Management
MAT➣Man About Town
MAT➣Mutually Agreed Terms (contract)
MAT➣Master of Arts in Theology (various schools)
MAT➣Mental Ability Test
MAT➣Medicine Anthropology Theory (peer-reviewed journal)
MAT➣McLaren Applied Technologies (McClaren Group)
MAT➣Mean Annual Temperature
MAT➣Municipal Accommodation Tax (Canada)
MAT➣Memory Acceleration Technology
MAT➣Media Access Time
MAT➣Multiple Access Technique
MAT➣Monthly Average Total
MAT➣Medication-Assisted Treatment
MAT➣Microscopic Agglutination Test
MAT➣Marc Atkinson Trio (jazz group)
MAT➣Metropolitan Achievement Test
MAT➣Media Arts and Technology (University of California, Santa Barbara)
MAT➣Mu Alpha Theta (national high school and junior college mathematics club for honors students)
mat - a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
mat - mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
mat - sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
MAT - a master's degree in teaching 
mat - twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord"
mat - change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes"
mat - not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish"