mat of

Frequency: 6.35.5 per million words

used to describe a thick, tangled mass, e.g., a mat of weeds

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Examples (10)

  • The dense mat of roots made it difficult to dig up the plant.
  • A thick mat of algae covered the surface of the pond.
  • She brushed away the mat of tangled hair from her face.
  • The old house was surrounded by a mat of overgrown weeds.
  • He carefully removed the mat of dead leaves from the drain.
  • A large mat of fog enveloped the entire valley.
  • The gardener struggled with the stubborn mat of ivy on the wall.
  • We found a soft mat of moss growing on the forest floor.
  • The artist created a vibrant mat of colors in his abstract painting.
  • The abandoned field was covered in a dense mat of wild grasses.