matting
1 Americannoun
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a coarse fabric of rushes, grass, straw, hemp, or the like, used for floor covering, wrapping material, etc.
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material for mats.
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mats collectively.
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the making of mats.
noun
noun
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a coarsely woven fabric, usually made of a natural fibre such as straw or hemp and used as a floor covering, packing material, etc
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the act or process of making mats
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material for mats
noun
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another word for mat 2
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the process of producing a mat finish
Etymology
Origin of matting1
First recorded in 1675–85; mat 1 + -ing 1
Origin of matting2
Example Sentences
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I stare at the grooves in the rubber matting on the floor.
From Literature
It has seen the installation of a new drainage system and protective matting, with the local authority saying this has "removed the immediate risk" to homes below.
From BBC
The UAW said grievances have been filed about problems with ventilation fans, ergonomic matting, personal protective equipment, flooding, basement lighting, oil leaks and other issues.
From Seattle Times
The rabbits appeared well fed, but the majority are longhaired, meaning they should not have been kept outdoors and require daily brushing to avoid painful matting of the fur, Hadzimuratovic said.
From Los Angeles Times
Wearing skullcaps, about 60 kneeled in the sun on green matting spread over bits of scrubby brown vegetation.
From Seattle Times
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