matting

UK
/ˈmætɪŋ/
US
/ˈmætɪŋ/

Translations

mattingnoun
mattings
pl
The gym floor was covered with matting to prevent injuries.
Пол в спортзале был покрыт матами, чтобы предотвратить травмы.
The artist used matting to create a textured background for the painting.
Художник использовал плетение, чтобы создать текстурированный фон для картины.
mattinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmæt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming tangled into mats or that produces a matte finish.
matverb

matting

Gerund

matted
Past Simple
matted
Past Participle
matting
Gerund
UK
/mæt/
US
/mæt/
matteverb

matting

Gerund

matted
Past Simple
matted
Past Participle
matting
Gerund
Transitive and intransitive: to give or obtain a dull, non-glossy surface; to become dull.

Definitions

mattingnoun
A coarse fabric made of straw, rushes, hemp, or similar materials, used for covering floors or other surfaces.
The hallway was covered with a durable matting to protect the floor from dirt and wear.
A tangled mass of hair or fibers.
The dog's fur was full of matting after playing in the woods all day.
A process or material used to create a matte finish on a surface.
The photographer used special matting to reduce glare on the photographs.
The act or process of becoming tangled or being formed into a mat.
Regular brushing prevents the matting of the horse's mane.
mattinggerund / present participle
Forming mats; becoming tangled.
The groomer tackled the dog's matting coat with patience.
Producing or characterized by a dull, non-glossy surface.
The artist chose a matting varnish for a softer finish.
matverb
To tangle or entangle in a thick mass.
The dog's fur began to mat after playing in the mud.
To cover or protect with a mat.
They matted the floor to prevent scratches from the furniture.
To make (a surface) dull and non-reflective.
The spray will mat the glossy finish so the lights don’t glare.
matteverb
To give (a surface) a dull, non-glossy finish, or to become such.
Over time, the varnish will matte and lose its initial sheen.