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mat

Protective or cushioning floor covering

EntityQ1136834

Also known as floor mat · flag carpet · floormat

Subclass of: floor covering
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A mat is a hard or soft floor covering that generally is placed on a floor or other flat surface. Mats serve a range of purposes including:serving to clean items passed over it, such as a doormat, which removes dirt from the soles of shoes protecting that which is above the mat, such as a wrestling or gymnastics mat, or an anti-vibration mat protecting that which is beneath the mat, such as a place mat

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Different from: windscreen wiper criterion used: Polish
rag rug
Made from material: synthetic element

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