tapis — meaning in English

English meaning

• carpet noun A thick woven fabric covering used on floors.
• mat noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
• Rug noun A piece of thick fabric used to cover part of a floor.

Senses

tapis is used for these senses in English:

• all in (poker) A hand where at least one player bets all of his or her chips.
• carpet A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
• mat A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
• rug A partial covering for a floor. [1624]

carpet — full definition

1. noun A thick woven fabric covering used on floors.
2. noun A thick layer of something covering a surface, resembling a carpet.
3. verb To cover a floor with carpet.
4. verb Informally, to scold someone severely.

mat — full definition

1. noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
2. noun A small pad placed under a hot dish or drink to protect a surface.
3. verb To tangle into a thick, dense clump.

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