A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.

“Wipe your feet on the mat before coming in.”

A small flat piece of material used to protect a surface from anything hot or rough; a coaster.

“They put mats on the table during mealtimes.”

A floor pad to protect athletes.

“The high jumper cleared the bar and landed safely on the mat.”

To cover, protect or decorate with mats.

To form a thick, tangled mess; to interweave into, or like, a mat; to entangle.