matting Definition
- 1a coarse fabric, typically made of straw or jute, used for covering floors, walls, or furniture
- 2the process of tangling or knotting (especially hair or wool)
Using matting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "matting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The floor was covered with a matting made of woven reeds.
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The matting on the wall was made of bamboo.
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The dog's fur was matted and tangled.
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The wool matting was difficult to comb out.
matting Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with matting
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The matting agent gave the paint a more subdued finish.
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The factory used a matting press to create large sheets of compressed fibers.
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She applied matting powder to her face to reduce shine.
Summary: matting in Brief
Matting [ˈmatɪŋ] refers to a coarse fabric made of straw or jute used for covering floors, walls, or furniture. It can also refer to the process of tangling or knotting hair or wool. Examples include 'The floor was covered with a matting made of woven reeds.' and 'The dog's fur was matted and tangled.' Matting extends into phrases like 'matting agent,' which reduces the glossiness of paint, and 'matting powder,' a cosmetic powder that gives a matte finish to the skin.
