safetymat
nounUK /ˈseɪfti mæt/
US /ˈseɪfti mæt/
A soft mat you put on the floor so you do not get hurt when you fall.
The children played on the safetymat in the gym.
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2. A mat placed under exercise equipment to protect the floor and reduce impact.
He put a safetymat under his treadmill to keep the floor from getting scratched.
3. A rubber or foam mat used in playgrounds to soften falls.
The new playground has a bright blue safetymat under the swings.
4. A protective mat used in martial arts or gymnastics for safe landings.
The coach told the students to practice their jumps onto the safetymat.