Associations to the word «Matting»

Wiktionary

MATTING, noun. Mats, a collection of ground coverings
MATTING, noun. Coarse fabric, of the kind used to make mats
MATTING, noun. A dull surface, often used for surrounding pictures; matte
MATTING, verb. Present participle of mat

Dictionary definition

MATTING, noun. A covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp).
MATTING, noun. Mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne