definition of
mat

[1] #1 mat n. a thick flat pad used as a floor covering. wn

[2] #2 mat n. [matting] mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture. wn

[3] #3 mat n. [gym mat] sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports. wn

[4] #4 mat v. [entangle, tangle, snarl] twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord". wn

[5] #5 mat s. [flat, matt, matte, matted] not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish". wn