Meaning of the word matting in English

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matting

US /ˈmæt̬.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈmæt̬.ɪŋ/

material made of woven fibers, used for floor coverings, placemats, or other decorative purposes

Example:

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The floor was covered with natural fiber matting.

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She bought some bamboo matting for her patio.

Synonym:

rug carpet floor covering doormat runner

a tangled mass of hair or fibers

Example:

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The dog's fur was full of knots and matting.

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Years of neglect led to severe matting in the cat's long hair.

Synonym:

tangle knot snarl clump

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