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 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 • May 6, 2024

The agency also concluded that FF9 Pictures Ltd. failed to extend the crash matting “needed to mitigate the consequences of an unintended fall” after changes were made to the stunt sequence and set.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023

It said the firm "did not extend the crash matting needed to mitigate the consequences of an unintended fall following changes to the set and the sequence of the stunt".

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

I stare at the grooves in the rubber matting on the floor.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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