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Carpeting

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Carpet or a piece of carpet, especially when speaking of installation or removal..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Carpet or a piece of carpet, especially when speaking of installation or removal.
  2. Cloth or materials for carpets.
  3. (informal) A severe reprimand or telling-off.
  4. present participle and gerund of carpet

Example Sentences

As part of the restoration of the house, they took up the carpeting and left the hardwood floors exposed.
She got a carpeting from the boss.
She considered carpeting her bedroom floor to cover the blood stains in the floorboards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does carpeting mean?

Carpeting means Carpet or a piece of carpet, especially when speaking of installation or removal..

What is a synonym for carpeting?

Common synonyms include carpet, rug.

What is the opposite of carpeting?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use carpeting in a sentence?

As part of the restoration of the house, they took up the carpeting and left the hardwood floors exposed.

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