Mat (Noun)

Meaning 1

A master's degree in teaching.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • To earn her mat, she needs to complete a student teaching internship and pass a comprehensive exam.
  • A master's of arts in teaching, often referred to as a mat, is a highly respected degree among educators.
  • The college of education requires applicants to hold a mat for the curriculum specialist position.
  • She decided to pursue her mat at a university that specialized in special education.
  • His mat from Harvard University helped him secure a position at a prestigious private school.

Synonyms

  • Master Of Arts In Teaching

Hypernyms

  • Master's Degree

Meaning 2

The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The wedding cake had a mat finish, which was a nice contrast to the shiny decorations around it.
  • After a long time, the once bright colors of the picture had faded to a rather mat tone.
  • She preferred wearing mat makeup, as it looked more natural and didn't accentuate her pores.
  • The new smartphone model comes with a mat screen, which is less reflective under sunlight.
  • He applied a coat of mat varnish to the painting, thinking it would tone down its overly vibrant colors.

Synonyms

  • Matt
  • Lustrelessness
  • Flatness
  • Lusterlessness
  • Matte

Hypernyms

  • Dullness

Related Words

  • Mat (verb)

Meaning 3

Mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The artist carefully chose a mat to complement the colors in her painting.
  • The framer helped me pick out a mat that would match the room's décor.
  • The museum used a wide white mat to make the artwork stand out.
  • The picture looked nicer with a mat around it, so I decided to add one.
  • A mat with a subtle texture added depth to the otherwise simple photograph.

Synonyms

  • Matting

Meaning 4

A thick flat pad used as a floor covering.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She placed a colorful welcome mat at the front door of her new home.
  • The yoga instructor recommended practicing on a thick exercise mat for better support.
  • A soft rubber mat was laid on the floor of the bathroom to prevent slipping.
  • The wrestler was waiting for the signal to start the match on the mat.
  • The kids loved playing with their toys on the padded play mat in their playroom.

Hypernyms

  • Floor Covering

Hyponyms

  • Welcome Mat

Meaning 5

A mass that is densely tangled or interwoven; "a mat of weeds and grass".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The forest floor was covered in a thick mat of fallen leaves that made it difficult to walk.
  • A mat of seaweed swayed gently in the ocean currents.
  • The abandoned garden was overwhelmed by a mat of weeds that seemed to choke out all other growth.
  • Over time, the unraked leaves had formed a dense mat of decaying matter.
  • The riverbank was lined with a mat of tangled reeds and water lilies that provided a habitat for the local wildlife.

Meaning 6

Sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The gymnast landed safely on the mat after her routine on the uneven bars.
  • The wrestling mat was worn and needed to be replaced after years of use.
  • The judo mat was a deep blue color and had a smooth surface for grappling.
  • The gymnastics team practiced their tumbling passes on the springy mat in the training room.
  • The wrestling match took place on a large mat in the center of the arena.

Synonyms

  • Gym Mat

Hyponyms

  • Canvass

Meaning 7

A foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Raft Foundation
  • Raft

Hypernyms

  • Understructure
  • Foot
  • Base
  • Groundwork
  • Foundation
  • Substructure

Meaning 8

A small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hyponyms

  • Mouse Mat
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