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Definition of
mat adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
mat
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
mæt
/
/
=
matte
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mat
noun
matte
adjective
bath mat
noun
beer mat
noun
place mat
noun
welcome mat
noun
prayer rug
noun
take somebody/something to the mat
go to the mat (with somebody) (for somebody/something)
lay, put, roll, etc. out the welcome mat (for somebody)
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take somebody/something to the mat
go to the mat (with somebody) (for somebody/something)
lay, put, roll, etc. out the welcome mat (for somebody)
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