[mat], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a colour, paint, or surface) dull and flat; without a shine
(e.g: prints are available on matt or glossy paper)


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Origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): from French mat

[mat], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a matt paint or finish
(e.g: the varnishes are available in gloss, satin, and matt)

- a sheet of cardboard placed on the back of a picture, either as a mount or to form a border
(e.g: try mounting prints against a deep matt or ground of the same background colour)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): from French mat

[mat], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give a matt appearance to (something)
(e.g: its bright fresh surface was soon matted with dust and insects)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): from French mat