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 carpet carpet /ˈkɑːrpət/

noun

  1. () Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)  ( carpeting , carpet , rug )
    floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
     I prefer to have a carpet in my bedroom because it's warmer and softer
    I prefer to have a carpet in my bedroom because it's warmer and softer
  2. A natural object that resembles or suggests a carpet  ( carpet )
    a natural object that resembles or suggests a carpet
     A carpet of flowers
    a carpet of flowers
     The larvae of some moths spin a web that resembles a carpet
    the larvae of some moths spin a web that resembles a carpet

verb

  1. Cover with a carpet  ( carpet )
    cover with a carpet
     Carpet the floors of the house
    carpet the floors of the house
  2. Cover completely, as if with a carpet  ( carpet )
    cover completely, as if with a carpet
     Flowers carpeted the meadows
    flowers carpeted the meadows
  3. Form a carpet-like cover (over)  ( carpet )
    form a carpet-like cover (over)