rug

Definition

  • noun: a piece of thick, heavy material that is used to cover usually a section of a floor
  • noun: a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering
  • synonyms: lap robe, plunder, spoil

Examples

  • We were ready to start work on the project when the mayor 'pulled the rug out from under' us and cut the funding.

  • He's not young anymore, but he can still 'cut a rug' on the dance floor.

  • The drug has been shown to 'cut' the risk of heart attack by half.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) There's one in every family sire... Two in mine actually. And they always manage to ruin special occasions. What am I going to do with him? He'd make a very handsome throw rug. Zazu! And just think! Whenever he gets dirty, you could take him out and beat him. Hmmm... Ah heh heh heh heh heh... (..)
    1994 The Lion King