(nautical) In the merchant navy, the officer who is second in command to the captain, and whose primary duties include managing the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, me. / An expression of strong preference or approbation for a named thing.

A magazine designed to appeal to readers of superior education or culture.

Mats, a collection of ground coverings. / Coarse fabric, of the kind used to make mats. / (art, photography) A dull surface, often used for surrounding pictures.

present participle of mat

(idiomatic) To meet expectations; to be as good as.

(of a motion picture) produced for or originally distributed by a television network as opposed to being shown in cinemas.

(Britain) A male school crossing attendant.

A covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poison gas.

(military) A body of troops held in military reserve by a general for striking a blow on an exposed flank or wherever the enemy reveals a weak spot.