Definitions of mat:
- noun: a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
- noun: sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
- noun: a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it
- noun: mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
- noun: a master's degree in teaching
- noun: the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
- verb: twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
- verb: change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
- adjective: not reflecting light; not glossy
Example: "A photograph with a matte finish"