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noun
Mats, a collection of ground coverings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
Coarse fabric, of the kind used to make mats.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A dull surface, often used for surrounding pictures.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: art, arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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Synonyms: matte, mat, passe-partout
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of mat
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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verb
present participle and gerund of matt
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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verb
present participle and gerund of matte
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: mat
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mounting
noun
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: covering
History
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Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
