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matting
1[ mat-ing ]
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
2[ mat-ing ]
noun
- a dull, slightly roughened surface, free from polish, produced by the use of a matte.
matting
1/ ˈmætɪŋ /
noun
- 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
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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.
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