Unterlage — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

Unterlage is used for these senses in English:

• mat (athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.
• 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.

pad — full definition

1. noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
2. noun A stack of sheets of paper joined at one edge for writing or drawing.
3. verb To walk with soft, quiet steps.
4. verb To add unnecessary or dishonest extra material to make something seem bigger than it is.

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