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matting (1)

mat·ting [ mátting ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. material woven from natural fibers: a coarse material woven from natural fibers. Use: mats, coverings.
coconut matting

2. mats: mats, taken collectively
Matting is integral to Japanese interior design.

3. layer of natural materials: a bed or layer formed by natural materials, e.g. by fallen leaves in a forest
We walked through the pines on a matting of needles.

4. making mats: the process of making a mat or mats

[Early 17th century. <mat1]
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