rug

/rug/

Thân thiện

A small rug lies in front of the fireplace.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rug is a piece of thick, heavy fabric, often with a soft surface (nap or pile), used as a floor covering. It is typically smaller than a wall-to-wall carpet and can be moved.

Usage

• A rug is used to cover a specific area of a floor for comfort, warmth, or decoration.
• It is distinct from a full-room carpet, as it is not fixed to the floor and can be placed or removed easily.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to pull the rug (out) from under (someone)": To suddenly remove support or help from someone, often causing them to fail.
  • Just as I was about to close the deal, my boss pulled the rug out from under me by canceling the project.

Variants and Related Words

• Carpet (n): A floor covering that is usually fixed and covers an entire room. (A rug is typically a smaller, movable version).
• Mat (n): A small piece of material, often coarse, used for wiping feet or protecting a surface. (A mat is usually smaller and thinner than a rug).

Synonyms

• Carpet (though this often implies a larger, fixed covering)
• Floor covering

Related Idioms

• As snug as a bug in a rug: Extremely comfortable, cozy, and warm.
  • Wrapped in a blanket by the fire, the child was as snug as a bug in a rug.

Học thuật

Noun

1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• carpet
• carpeting