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matting

/mætɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does matting mean?

noun

The act of covering or decorating a surface with a mat or mats, or a layer of matting material. In photography, a matting is a border or frame around a photograph.

Example

"The artist used matting to create a beautiful border around the painting."

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