messmat
nounUK /ˈmesmæt/
US /ˈmesmæt/
A messmat is a small mat you put under your plate so spills don't get on the table.
Please put your messmat under your bowl before you eat.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A mat placed on the floor to catch dirt from shoes or messy activities.
Wipe your boots on the messmat by the door.
3. A protective mat used under a pet's food and water bowls.
The dog's messmat caught all the water he splashed.
4. A mat used during crafts or painting to keep the work area clean.
Lay the messmat down before we start painting.