carpet: значение и определения

A thick heavy covering for a floor, usually made of woven wool or synthetic fibers; a rug.

The fabric used for this floor covering.

A surface or surface covering that is similar to a rug: a carpet of leaves and pine needles on the forest floor.

To cover with or as if with a carpet: carpet the stairs; snow that carpeted the sidewalks.

on the carpet In a position of being reprimanded by one in authority: was called on the carpet for cheating.

on the carpet Under discussion or consideration: Several important matters will be on the carpet at today's meeting.