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