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mas·ter·ful·ly adverb : in a masterful manner

Synonyms

ably, adeptly, capably, expertly, proficiently, skillfully, well—more at WELL

mas·ter·ful·ness noun : the quality or state of being masterful

Synonyms

adeptness, adroitness, art, artfulness, artifice, artistry, cleverness, craft, cunning, deftness, skill—more at SKILL

master gunnery sergeant noun : a noncommissioned officer in the marine corps ranking above a master sergeant

master key noun : a key designed to open several different locks

mas·ter·ly adjective 1 : indicating thorough knowledge or superior skill <~ performance>

2 : having the power and skill of a master

— mas·ter·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1, 2] accomplished, adept, consummate, crack, crackerjack, expert, good, great, master, masterful, proficient, skilled, skillful, virtuoso—more at PROFICIENT

master of ceremonies : a person who acts as host for a special event or a program of entertainment (as on television)

1mastermind noun : a person who provides the directing or creative intelligence for a project

2mastermind verb : to be the mastermind of

Synonyms

contrive, finagle, finesse, frame, machinate, maneuver, negotiate, wangle

mas·ter·piece noun : a work done with extraordinary skill

master plan noun : an overall plan

mas·ter's noun : a master's degree

master sergeant noun 1 : a noncommissioned officer in the army ranking next below a sergeant major

2 : a noncommissioned officer in the air force ranking next below a senior master sergeant

3 : a noncommissioned officer in the marine corps ranking next below a master gunnery sergeant

mas·ter·stroke noun : a masterly performance or move

mas·ter·work noun : MASTERPIECE

mas·tery noun 1 : the authority of a master : DOMINION; also : SUPERIORITY

2 : possession or display of great skill or knowledge

Synonyms

arm, authority, clutch, command, control, dominion, grip, hold, power, superiority, sway—more at POWER

mast·head noun 1 : the top of a mast

2 : the printed matter in a newspaper or periodical giving the title and details of ownership and rates of subscription or advertising

mas·tic noun : a pasty material used as a coating or cement

mas·ti·cate verb -cat·ed; -cat·ing : to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : CHEW

— mas·ti·ca·tion noun

mas·tiff noun : any of a breed of large smooth-coated dogs used esp. as guard dogs

mast·odon noun [ORIGIN: NL, fr. Gk mastos breast + odōn, odous tooth]

: any of numerous huge extinct mammals related to the mammoths

mas·toid noun : a bony prominence behind the ear

— mastoid adjective

mas·tur·ba·tion noun : stimulation of the genital organs apart from sexual intercourse, usu. to orgasm, and esp. by use of one's own hand

— mas·tur·bate verb

— mas·tur·ba·to·ry adjective

1mat noun 1 : a piece of coarse woven or plaited fabric

2 : something made up of many intertwined strands

3 : a large thick pad used as a surface for wrestling and gymnastics

2mat verb mat·ted; mat·ting 1 : to provide with a mat

2 : to form into a tangled mass

3mat verb mat·ted; mat·ting 1 : to make (as a color) matte

2 : to provide (a picture) with a mat

4mat variant of MATTE

5mat or matt or matte noun : a border going around a picture between picture and frame or serving as the frame

mat·a·dor noun [ORIGIN: Sp, fr. matar to kill]

: a bullfighter whose role is to kill the bull in a bullfight

1match noun 1 : a person or thing equal or similar to another; also : one able to cope with another : RIVAL

2 : a suitable pairing of persons or objects

3 : a contest or game between two or more individuals

4 : a marriage union; also : a prospective marriage partner

Synonyms

[1] coordinate, counterpart, equal, equivalent, fellow, like, parallel, peer, rival—more at EQUAL

[1] carbon copy, counterpart, double, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, image, likeness, picture, replica, ringer, spit—more at IMAGE

[3] bout,