matting
matting¹
Definition
mat·ting (mat′iŋ)
noun
- a woven fabric of fiber, as straw or hemp, for mats, floor covering, wrapping, etc.
- mats collectively
- the making of mats
matting²
Definition
mat·ting (mat′iŋ)
noun
- the production of a dull surface or finish on metal, glass, etc.
- such a surface or finish
- a mat, or border
Etymology: see matte
matting
Synonyms
matting
n.
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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