matting 1
/mat"ing/ , n.
1. a coarse fabric of rushes, grass, straw, hemp, or the like, used for floor covering, wrapping material, etc.
2. material for mats.
3. mats collectively.
4. the making of mats.
[ 1675-85; MAT 1 + -ING 1 ]
matting 2
/mat"ing/ , n.
a dull, slightly roughened surface, free from polish, produced by the use of a matte.
[ 1680-90; MATTE 1 + -ING 1 ]