Surface for half nelsons (3)

I believe the answer is:

mat

(Other definitions for mat that I've seen before include "Tangle" , "Rug; without a shine" , "knot" , "To wipe your feet on" , "Thick flat pad on the floor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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