rug

noun \ ˈrəg \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

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Definition of rug

1 : lap robe

2 : a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering

3 : a floor mat of an animal pelt

a bearskin rug

4 slang : toupee 1

5 British : a blanket for an animal (such as a horse or dog)

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I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
You could tell that he was wearing a rug.

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So by insisting instead on January, Trump would be pulling the rug out from under that deal.

— heather souvaine horn, The New Republic, "Is It Fair for Trump to Bash NATO Over Military Spending?," 12 July 2018
Hurtado and her feet are again the big talk — this time for her striking paintings of feet and other parts of the female body against depictions of indigenous rugs, blue sky and sumptuous fruit.

— carolina a. miranda, latimes.com, "Why Luchita Hurtado at 97 is the hot discovery of the Hammer's 'Made in LA' biennial," 5 July 2018
In the toddler-aged rooms, one staffer sat on a rug during play.

— ronald j. hansen, azcentral, "5 things we learned from Melania Trump's visit to Arizona," 28 June 2018
Jonathan Adler’s gray Malachite wallpaper leans more lilac than slate, which better suits the plum comforter, while the golden outlines give a slight nod to the rug, end tables, and fab chandelier.

— stephanie granada, Sunset, "10 Adorable Kids’ Wallpaper Ideas," 22 Jan. 2018
One day, head to Ikea in search of a faux bear-skin rug (spare him the trip) and get wild in front of your fireplace. Or simply straddle him on the couch while the kids are at a sleepover — just make sure the TV is turned off behind you.

— Redbook, "18 Things He's Secretly Dying for You to Try In Bed," 2 Dec. 2017
These are histories that have been swept under the rug, said Gann student Gabe Rosen, 17, of Newton.

— cristela guerra, BostonGlobe.com, "‘The history of disability was to hide it,’ but Waltham students bring it to light," 19 June 2018
What Obama did a few years ago, signing a letter of apology that was completely swept under the rug, is not the same thing.

— jayme moye, Outside Online, "Jaylyn Gough Asks: Whose Land Are You Exploring?," 31 May 2018
Less than twenty minutes into the movie, Joseph Stalin (Adrian McLoughlin) is found lying on a rug in his dacha, outside Moscow.

— jane mayer, The New Yorker, "“The Death of Stalin” Dares to Make Evil Funny," 6 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of rug

Middle English *rug rag, tuft, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect rugga coarse rug, Old Norse rǫgg tuft

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Definition of rug for English Language Learners

: a piece of thick, heavy material that is used to cover usually a section of a floor
: a small wig that is usually worn by a man to cover a bald spot
: a blanket that you put over your lap and legs to keep them warm

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rug

noun \ ˈrəg \

Definition of rug for Students

: a piece of thick heavy fabric usually with a nap or pile used especially as a floor covering

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