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matting¹ Definition

mat·ting (mat)

noun

  1. a woven fabric of fiber, as straw or hemp, for mats, floor covering, wrapping, etc.
  2. mats collectively
  3. the making of mats

matting² Definition

mat·ting (mat)

noun

  1. the production of a dull surface or finish on metal, glass, etc.
  2. such a surface or finish
  3. a mat, or border

Etymology: see matte

matting Synonyms

matting

n.

floor covering, door mat, drugget, table covering, tatami, fiber mat; see also cover 1, mat, rug.

matting Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • lay: These floors often had rush matting laid down, which is a second " character feature " .
  • use: Create huts using rush matting on end with another sheet for a roof.
  • include: This process includes all matting, ramping and flying of cables to avoid hazards.
  • have: These floors often had rush matting laid down, which is a second " character feature " .
  • weave: They put down woven black matting, to go under the gravel.
  • prevent: Regular use helps to prevent matting, leaving the coat easy to manage with a pleasant fresh fragrance.

Modifies a noun

  • system: Associated with this are the cleaning and maintenance savings attributed to the correct specification of the matting system.
  • agent: A little matting agent was used to lessen the shine.

Adjective modifier

  • capillary: A piece of capillary matting is then cut to fit the lid.
  • coconut: Clean the coconut matting by picking off all the bits of fluff.
  • black: They put down woven black matting, to go under the gravel.
  • plastic: Due to my lack of time, my raised beds are covered with black plastic matting.
  • acoustic: Does anyone have any comments about acoustic matting to deaden noise?

Preposition: on

  • floor: I put coconut matting on the floor, then plastic, then a mat, otherwise I'd freeze.

Noun used with modifier

  • coir: Coir matting has a low embodied energy so requires less energy to manufacture.
  • rubber: I then invested into some very expensive rubber matting which I was told ' would cut the labor time & cost down!
  • reed: Many cottages and barns still have a reed matting which was woven diagonally and laid over the rafters and under the thatch.
  • rush: These were ' tents ' made from a wooden frame over which hand woven rush matting had been secured.
  • entrance: Entrance matting to remove rainwater from the feet of pedestrians entering buildings is generally a good idea.
  • fiber: To provide additional strength, lay glass fiber matting.

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