RUG


Meaning of RUG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rʌg ]

( rugs)

1.

A rug is a piece of thick material that you put on a floor. It is like a carpet but covers a smaller area.

A Persian rug covered the hardwood floors.

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2.

A rug is a small blanket which you use to cover your shoulders or your knees to keep them warm. ( mainly BRIT )

The old lady was seated in her chair at the window, a rug over her knees.

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3.

If someone pulls the rug from under a person or thing or pulls the rug from under someone’s feet , they stop giving their help or support.

If the banks opt to pull the rug from under the ill-fated project, it will go into liquidation.

to sweep something under the rug: see sweep

PHRASE : V inflects

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне.