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Mat (Verb)

Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The knot was so tightly matted it took hours to unravel.
Her long hair became matted with twigs and leaves after the hike.
After months of disuse, the wires behind the computer were matted together in a mess.
The artist carefully matted the fibers to create an intricate design.
Over time, the threads of the rug started to mat and knot.

Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The fibers of the wool sweater started to mat after repeated exposure to water and wear.
As the carpet got older and more worn, the fibers began to mat and lost their original texture.
The paint mat the asphalt after years of car oil spills and lack of cleaning.
After not being brushed for weeks, her hair began to mat and tangle.
Cold water caused the fibers in the sweater to mat and become fuzzy.