rug

American  

[ruhg] / rʌg /

noun

1. a thick fabric for covering part of a floor, often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design.

2. the treated skin of an animal, used as a floor covering.

   a bear rug.

3. Chiefly British. a piece of thick, warm cloth, used as a coverlet, lap robe, etc.

4. Slang. toupee; hairpiece.

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idioms

1. cut a rug, to dance, especially to jitterbug.

rug ¹ British  

/ rʌɡ /

noun

1. a floor covering, smaller than a carpet and made of thick wool or of other material, such as an animal skin

2. a blanket, esp one used as a wrap or lap robe for travellers

3. slang a wig

4. to betray, expose, or leave defenceless

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RUG ² British  

abbreviation

1. restricted users group

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rug More Idioms  

1. see pull the rug out from under; sweep under the rug. Also see under carpet.

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Other Word Forms

• ruglike adjective

Etymology

Origin of rug

1545–55; < Old Norse rǫgg wool, long hairs; compare Norwegian rugga covering of coarse wool, Swedish rugg coarse hair

Example Sentences

Still, Ash threw cold water on the possibility that individual investors in China and elsewhere suddenly pulled the rug out Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

His furniture is overstuffed leather chairs and colorful rugs and photos on the walls.

From Literature

The result is a surprisingly cohesive look with jute rugs, light woods and striped linens creating a relaxed California coastal vibe with touches of Palm Springs and France.

From Los Angeles Times

He turned the light off his phone and tried to make his way out of the office but tripped on the edge of the rug.

From Literature

A mom attempts yoga amid the dozens of toy blocks her daughter has spread over the living-room rug.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• carpeting
• mat
• tapestry