mat

tappetino, stuoia

Pezzo di materiale steso sul pavimento per proteggerlo, pulirsi i piedi, sedersi o fare esercizio.

In inglese semplice: A piece of material placed on a floor to protect it, wipe feet, or sit or exercise on.

• Wipe your feet on the mat.
• She rolled out her yoga mat.
• There were wet mats beside both doors.

Sinonimi: rug

Espressioni comuni: door mat, yoga mat, rubber mat

groviglio

Massa fitta di capelli, piante o cose simili strettamente intrecciate.

In inglese semplice: A thick mass of hair, plants, or similar things twisted tightly together.

• A mat of weeds covered the ditch.
• The dog had a thick mat of fur behind its ear.
• She struggled to brush out the mat in her hair.

Come si usa: a mat of something (A mat of weeds blocked the drain.)

Sinonimi: tangle

Espressioni comuni: mat of hair, mat of weeds

strato, tappeto

Strato sottile e piatto di qualcosa che ricopre una superficie.

In inglese semplice: A thin, flat layer of something covering a surface.

• A mat of moss covered the rock.
• Green mats of algae floated on the pond.
• A thin mat of plant growth protected the soil.

Come si usa: a mat of something (A green mat of algae covered the water.)

Sinonimi: layer, covering

Espressioni comuni: mat of moss, mat of algae