linoleum
/li'mouljəm/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a floor covering
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