: a dull lusterless surface (as on gilding, metalwork, or satin)
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
This tough matting makes red fescue ideal for places like slopes or banks, where erosion control is needed.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Extra-large frames with matting and side spaces for other memorabilia cost $100-$175.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the '90s, braiders primarily used synthetic hair, mainly because that’s what was widely available, but which came with its fair share of knotting and matting.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Any matting can compromise coat integrity, letting water in and leading to hypothermia.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
This tough matting makes red fescue ideal for places like slopes or banks, where erosion control is needed.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Extra-large frames with matting and side spaces for other memorabilia cost $100-$175.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the '90s, braiders primarily used synthetic hair, mainly because that’s what was widely available, but which came with its fair share of knotting and matting.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for matting
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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matting. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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