matted¹ Definition
mat·ted (mat′id)
adjective
- closely tangled together in a dense mass matted hair
- covered with a dense growth
- covered with or enclosed in matting or mats
matted² Definition
mat·ted (mat′id)
adjective
having a matte, or dull finish
matted Synonyms
matted Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
densely: Veterinarians are frequently called on to clip densely matted coats, never attempt to clip the coat yourself.
Modifies a noun
- fur: If your cat has been bitten there may be a tiny area of matted fur around the bite wounds.
- coat: Matted coats, for example, cause pain every time the animal moves, pulling skin in sensitive areas.
- ground: The upper body is embossed with two sprays of foliage on punched matted ground.
- area: It will be held in a large sports hall with a matted area available for use.
- grass: Clearing matted grass, bracken etc. , raking to top soil - spreading wild flower seeds.
- vegetation: I can only describe the next part as climbing up a mass of vertical matted vegetation.
Used with adjective complement
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- ‹ Matsudo
- ‹ Matsu
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- ‹ matronymic
- ‹ matronly
- ‹ matronize
- ‹ matron of honor
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