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mat

/mæt/
Meanings
  • noun

    An object used as a floor covering, typically made of woven material or rubber.

    - "She spread a mat on the floor for her picnic."
    - "The yogi meditated on his mat."
    - "The mat was soaked from the rain."
  • verb transitive

    To cover or protect with a mat.

    - "The gardener matted the soil around the plants."
    - "The coach matted the horses before the race."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

mat , matting , passe-partout
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mat
cat , rat , flat , pat
Homonyms
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  1. mate (en) : A person who works with another, often in a collaborative or supportive role.

Homophones
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  1. mate

  2. matey

  3. mate's

Variants
List of all variants of mat that leads to same result
mat , mats , matt , matte , matted , mattes , matting , matts , bath mat , bath mats
Etymology
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Old English 'mætt', from Proto-Germanic 'matto-' meaning 'that which is woven'.

Trivia
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  1. Mats have been used for flooring since ancient times.

  2. In Japan, tatami mats are made from rice straw and are used for both flooring and as beds.

  3. The world's largest mat is the 'Gujarat State Map', which measures 3,250 square feet.

Related Concepts
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  1. rug: A mat that is larger and thicker, often used as a floor covering in homes.

  2. carpet: A large piece of fabric that is used to cover a floor, often with a pattern or design.

Culture
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In various cultures, mats have been used for flooring, as sleeping mats, and as decorative items. In Hinduism, the 'asana mat' is used for meditation and spiritual practices.

How to Memorize "mat"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a mat as a woven object used as a floor covering.
    - Imagine a person spreading a mat on the floor for a picnic.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mat' with the feeling of softness underfoot.
    - Think of the word 'mat' as a synonym for 'floor covering'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'My All Terrain' to remember the definition of a mat.
    - Think of the word 'mat' as a shortened version of 'material'.

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