floor cover

/flɔər ˌkʌvər/

Other forms: floor covers

Definitions of floor cover

1. noun

   a covering for a floor
   synonyms: floor covering

   types:

   mat

   a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

   parqueterie, parquetry

   a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor

   carpet, carpeting, rug

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

   broadloom

   a carpet woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams

   Brussels carpet

   a carpet with a strong linen warp and a heavy pile of colored woolen yarns drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern

   doormat, welcome mat

   a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering

   drugget

   a rug made of a coarse fabric having a cotton warp and a wool filling

   flying carpet

   (Asian folktale) an imaginary carpet that will fly people anywhere they wish to go

   hearthrug

   a rug spread out in front of a fireplace

   Kurdistan

   an oriental rug woven by Kurds that is noted for fine colors and durability

   nammad, numdah, numdah rug

   an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt

   prayer mat, prayer rug

   a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions

   red carpet

   a strip of red carpeting laid down for dignitaries to walk on

   runner

   a long narrow carpet

   scatter rug, throw rug

   a small rug; several can be used in a room

   shag rug

   a rug with long pile

   stair-carpet

   a strip of carpet for laying on stairs

   Wilton, Wilton carpet

   a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile

   type of:

   covering

   an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)