carpet
carpet Lexical Profile
carpet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A thick, heavy covering for a floor, typically made of woven wool or synthetic fibers.
"We decided to replace the old carpet in the living room with hardwood floors."
A thick or continuous layer of something resting on the ground or another surface.
"The autumn winds left a colorful carpet of fallen leaves across the entire lawn."
• verb
To cover a floor or other surface with a thick, soft material or layer.
"Moss heavily carpeted the forest floor, dampening the sound of our footsteps."
British To reprimand someone severely (informal).
"The junior manager was carpeted by the director for failing to submit the financial report on time."
Word Nuance & Usage
While often used interchangeably with 'rug', a 'carpet' traditionally refers to a floor covering that stretches wall-to-wall and is fixed in place, whereas a rug is generally smaller and unattached.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'carpite' (heavy decorated cloth), via Old Italian 'carpita' from Vulgar Latin 'carpita' (thick woolen cloth), based on Latin 'carpere' meaning 'to pluck or pull to pieces'.
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