linoleum

/li'mouljəm/

Thân thiện

The family installed new linoleum in the kitchen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of durable, smooth-surfaced floor covering made from solidified linseed oil (linoxyn), pine rosin, ground cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers such as calcium carbonate, typically bonded to a burlap or canvas backing. It is known for being relatively inexpensive and easy to clean.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Linoleum is a common choice for kitchens and bathrooms due to its water resistance.
  • The old linoleum in the hallway was worn but still intact.
  • They installed sheet linoleum throughout the apartment.

Advanced Usage

• "to lay linoleum": to install linoleum flooring.
  • We decided to lay linoleum in the laundry room.
• "linoleum block": a block of linoleum mounted on wood, used for linocut printmaking.
  • The artist carved the design into a linoleum block.

Variants and Related Words

• Linocut (n): A printmaking technique using a linoleum block.
  • She specializes in colorful linocuts.
• Linoleum knife (n): A knife with a short, stiff blade used for cutting linoleum.
  • Use a linoleum knife for a clean cut.

Synonyms

• Floor covering: A general term for any material applied to a floor.
• Vinyl flooring: A modern, synthetic floor covering often used similarly to linoleum.

Related Phrases

• Linoleum floor: A floor covered with linoleum.
  • The linoleum floor was easy to mop.
• Linoleum tile: Linoleum cut into individual square or rectangular pieces for installation.
  • We chose checkerboard-patterned linoleum tiles.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a floor covering

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lino