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mats


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mats

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Protective floor coverings, such as those made of a coarse material intended to protect the floor, or those made as a resilient or padded covering to protect athletes during practice or performance.

Variations

mats (floor coverings)

matting

matting (floor coverings)

carpets, flag

flag carpets

mat

carpettes

carpette

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