mat — meaning in English

English meaning

checkmate noun In chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
mat noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
matte adj Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.

mat is used for these senses in English:

checkmate (chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
checkmate (chess) The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
dim Not bright or colorful.
dull Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
exanimate Spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively.
mat A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
mat (athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.
matte (American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.

noun In chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
noun Figuratively, a complete and inescapable defeat in any situation.
verb To defeat an opponent's king so it cannot escape capture, or to put someone in an inescapable losing position.