Matte — meaning in English

English meaning

• mat noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
• matting noun A number of mats used to cover the ground.
• pad noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.

Senses

Matte is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• matting Mats, a collection of ground coverings.
• pad A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.

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.

matting — full definition

1. noun A number of mats used to cover the ground.
2. noun A rough, tough fabric of the sort used to make mats.
3. noun A flat, non-shiny surface, often placed around a picture.

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