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rug

/rʌg/

Translations

rugnoun

rugs

/rʌg/

tapis

She placed a colorful rug in front of the fireplace to add warmth to the room.

Elle a placé un tapis coloré devant la cheminée pour réchauffer la pièce.

couverturePour un cheval ou un autre animal.

Before turning the mare out, the groom fastened a waterproof rug over her back.

Avant de sortir la jument, le palefrenier a fixé une couverture imperméable sur son dos.

toupetSens familier ou péjoratif.

He decided to wear a rug to cover his bald spot for the party.

Il a décidé de porter un toupet pour cacher son crâne dégarnit pour la fête.

couvertureSurtout pour un usage en voyage ou pour se couvrir.

He took a woolen rug with him on the train to keep warm during the journey.

Il a emporté une couverture en laine dans le train pour avoir chaud pendant le voyage.

Synonyms

mat

floor covering

area rug

rugverb

rugged

Past Simple

rugged

Past Participle

rugging

Gerund

Transitive verb meaning ‘to cover with a rug’; used especially with animals or furniture.

couvrirAvec une couverture ou un revêtement similaire.

They rugged the horses before the temperature dropped overnight.

Ils ont couvert les chevaux avant que la température ne baisse pendant la nuit.

Synonyms

lay (a rug)

drape (with a rug)

throw a rug over

rugadjective

/rʌɡ/

Attributive use (e.g., rug shop, rug sale) functions adjectivally.

de tapis

The store is holding a huge rug clearance sale this weekend.

Le magasin organise une grande vente de déstockage de tapis ce week-end.

Definitions

rugnoun

A piece of thick, heavy fabric that covers a small part of a floor.

She placed a colorful rug in front of the fireplace to add warmth to the room.

A small blanket or wrap used for warmth, especially when traveling.

He took a woolen rug with him on the train to keep warm during the journey.

A toupee or wig, especially one worn by a man.

He decided to wear a rug to cover his bald spot for the party.

A blanket-like covering placed over a horse or other animal for warmth or protection.

Before turning the mare out, the groom fastened a waterproof rug over her back.

rugverb

To cover (a person, animal, or object) with a rug or similar covering.

They rugged the horses before the temperature dropped overnight.

rugadjective

Attributive: relating to or intended for rugs.

The store is holding a huge rug clearance sale this weekend.