Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Matting; anything plaited or woven like a mat.
- noun In architecture, same as
nattes .
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Examples
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Pilates, when done at home is called matwork and it is quite popular for those who feel threatened and awkward doing Pilates in studios in front of fellow participants.
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The omniscient schoolboy must often have watched in aquariums the habits and manners of the common sea-horses, twisted together by their long thin bodies into one inextricable mass of living matwork, or anchored firmly with a treble serpentine coil to some projecting branch of coralline or of quivering sea-wrack.
Falling in Love With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science Grant Allen 1873
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I do it the opposite, having people do matwork randori first because I think warming up reduces the risk of injury.
Planet Judo Dr. AnnMaria 2010
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In the matwork boat pose makes its appearance as do many pilates exercises for the abs.
Kombor's Life Hacks and Reviews KOMBOR 2010
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This past Saturday, I was actually looking forward all through my workout to the matwork I usually save for the end.
"BANPC" via James Bow in Google Reader DaniGirl 2010
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Good opening minutes with some matwork exchanges and some chops by Jericho.
PWTorch.com 2010
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Generally, a pregnant woman can practice Pilates routines during the first trimester but upon entering the second trimester, it is not safe to do matwork anymore.
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Not bad matwork, but too much of it and not enough action.
PWTorch.com 2009
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The two midgets, Julia and Erin, had progressed in matwork faster than Gary expected and when they got him in a double arm-bar today, he was stuck.
Planet Judo 2009
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He also understood that, while having clinics is a great idea and useful for players, that it is extremely helpful to have coaches watching YOUR progress, who can tailor their recommendations for the throws and matwork techniques that you personally do.
Planet Judo 2009
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