What does matting mean?
Matting means Mats, a collection of ground coverings..
Matting
/ˈmætɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
Mats, a collection of ground coverings..
Definitions by Sense
- Mats, a collection of ground coverings.
- Coarse fabric, of the kind used to make mats.
- (art, photography) A dull surface, often used for surrounding pictures.
- present participle and gerund of mat
- present participle and gerund of matt
- present participle and gerund of matte
Example Sentences
His departure oppressed me with melancholy, and, re-entering the dwelling, I threw myself almost in despair upon the matting of the floor.
The doorways had a transverse mat well with a 1½in thick floor mat. In service it was discovered that the matting absorbed moisture which eventually resulted in corrosion of the steel.
... the sails are of Matting and are made narrow at the head and Square at the foot,... Besides Cloth they [Tahitians] make several different sorts of matting, both better and finer than any we have in Europe; the stuff they make it on is the Produce of the Palm tree.
Synonyms for matting
Antonyms for matting
Related Words
Word Forms
- mattings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for matting?
Common synonyms include matte, mat, passe-partout.
What is the opposite of matting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use matting in a sentence?
His departure oppressed me with melancholy, and, re-entering the dwelling, I threw myself almost in despair upon the matting of the floor.
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