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onderlegger — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • doily noun A small decorative mat, usually of lace, linen, or paper, placed under dishes or ornaments.
  • mat noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.

Senses

onderlegger is used for these senses in English:

  • doily (Judaism) A similar circular piece of lace worn as a head-covering by some married Jewish women.
  • mat (athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.
  • place mat A protective mat, usually heat-resistant, placed under a single person's tableware (including cutlery) at the dining table.

mat — full definition

  1. noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
  2. noun A small pad placed under a hot dish or drink to protect a surface.
  3. verb To tangle into a thick, dense clump.

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