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mat vs twine

twine vs mat

mat and twine both are nouns.

mat is an adjective but twine is not an adjective.

mat and twine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mat Yes Yes Yes No
twine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twine is a hypernym of mat; that is, twine is a word with a broader meaning than mat:
  • mat: twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
Other hypernyms of mat include distort, twist.
mat (noun) twine (noun)
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering a lightweight cord
sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it
mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven
mat (adjective) twine (adjective)
not reflecting light; not glossy
mat (verb) twine (verb)
change texture so as to become matted and felt-like spin, wind, or twist together
twist together or entwine into a confusing mass make by twisting together or intertwining
arrange or coil around
form into a spiral shape
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