мат — meaning in English
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English meaning
- checkmate noun In chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
- curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- mat noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
- matting noun Mats, a collection of ground coverings.
- oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- profanity noun Swearing or offensive language.
Senses
мат 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.
- curse A vulgar epithet.
- floormat A mat that is laid on the floor.
- foul language Profane or socially unacceptable words.
- 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.
checkmate — full definition
- 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.
curse — full definition
- noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
- verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.