rug

/ræɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of carpet or mat, typically made of woven fabric, used for covering a floor, especially in a domestic setting

“She placed a new rug in the living room to add some warmth and texture.”

2. verb

to cover or decorate with a rug

“The interior designer decided to rug the entire room with a large, colorful carpet.”

3. verb

to cover or deceive by using false or misleading information

“The politician was accused of trying to rug the public with fake news.”

4. verb

to fill or cover (a surface) completely

“The crowd rugged the entire stadium, making it difficult to breathe.”

Synonyms

  • carpet
  • flooring
  • mat

Antonyms

  • bare
  • exposed