/ Dictionary / Index M matting: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: mat•ting Pronunciation: (mat'ing), [key] — n. a coarse fabric of rushes, grass, straw, hemp, or the like, used for floor covering, wrapping material, etc. material for mats. mats collectively. the making of mats. mat•ting Pronunciation: (mat'ing), [key] — n. a dull, slightly roughened surface, free from polish, produced by the use of a matte. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: matting (Thesaurus) Matthiessen mattins Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language