matting

¹ American  

[mat-ing] / ˈmæt ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. material for mats.

3. mats collectively.

4. the making of mats.

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matting ² American  

[mat-ing] / ˈmæt ɪŋ /

noun

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

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matting ¹ British  

/ ˈmætɪŋ /

noun

1. a coarsely woven fabric, usually made of a natural fibre such as straw or hemp and used as a floor covering, packing material, etc

2. the act or process of making mats

3. material for mats

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matting ² British  

/ ˈmætɪŋ /

noun

1. another word for mat 2

2. the process of producing a mat finish

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Etymology

Origin of matting¹

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

Origin of matting²

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

Example Sentences

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 • Mar. 4, 2024

She said it was "astonishing" the matting was not adjusted despite the change in the routine from rehearsals.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2023

Families pick the type of frame and matting and then a professional framer gets started.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2022

Some of the bamboo matting gets moldy in spring and requires a scrub down.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022

The three stood at the rail and watched the long, slim craft, carved from one log, with a huge sail woven of matting.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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