matting
/ˈmætɪŋ/
noun
- A rough material made from woven fibers, used for floor coverings, doormats, or packing.
- We put coconut matting at the front door to wipe our shoes.
- The artist used natural fiber matting as a base for her sculpture.
- The warehouse floor was covered with thick rubber matting to prevent slipping.
- The process or result of forming a tangled mass, especially of hair or fibers.
- The wool fibers showed matting from being packed too tightly.
- The dog's fur had severe matting after playing in the mud.
- Regular brushing prevents matting in long-haired cats.