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matting

[ mat-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a coarse fabric of rushes, grass, straw, hemp, or the like, used for floor covering, wrapping material, etc.
material for mats.
mats collectively.
the making of mats.

matting

[ mat-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

a dull, slightly roughened surface, free from polish, produced by the use of a matte.

matting

/ ˈmætɪŋ /

a coarsely woven fabric, usually made of a natural fibre such as straw or hemp and used as a floor covering, packing material, etc
the act or process of making mats
material for mats

matting

/ ˈmætɪŋ /

Origin of matting¹

First recorded in 1675–85; mat ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of matting²

First recorded in 1680–90; matte ¹ + -ing ¹

There’s even summer ski jumping, at least on the smaller hills, thanks to a system of plastic matting and pumped water.

On the floor was a fresh matting, covered with a rug or two; and on the walls hung a few tasteful pictures.

After gathering, the leaves are arranged in regular layers and covered with straw matting, which is removed in a couple of days.

A piece of well-worn matting lay upon the floor, and there were two chairs, a table, and a number of empty tea-chests in the room.

Kano wriggled himself backward on the matting that the triumph of his face might not be seen.

Kano glided a few feet nearer, and struck the matting sharply with his hand.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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