floorcloth
- noun
- /ˈflɔrˌklɔθ/
- Archaic
:
tapiz
- After cleaning, the floorcloth looked almost as good as new.
- canvas floorcloth
Examples
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The floorcloth added a touch of elegance to the room.
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The old kitchen still had a painted floorcloth covering the wooden boards.
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She chose a colorful floorcloth to brighten up the entryway.
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She bought a new floorcloth for the kitchen.
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The kitchen looked bright and inviting with its vibrant floorcloth covering the hardwood floor.
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After cleaning, she laid the new floorcloth in the living room to add some color to the space.
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They decided to use a hand-painted floorcloth to enhance the rustic charm of their dining area.
Synonyms
355
1.0
A thick soft floor covering that you walk on
352
1.0
A thick piece of cloth placed on the floor for warmth or decoration
215
1.0
A piece of material made by joining threads together and used for making clothes or for cleaning
2
3.0
A large cloth that you put over floors or furniture during painting
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3.4
A material placed on a floor to protect it and make it look nice
1
5.3
A coarse woven cover for floors made from straw or reeds
1
4.5
A cloth you put under a tent to stop wetness from the ground
A material like carpet or wood placed on the floor to protect it and make it look nicer
A small mat you can move that covers part of a floor
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Etymology
Floorcloth joins floor ('the ground inside a room') and cloth ('a piece of fabric'), and originally meant a heavy, strong cloth you put on a floor to protect it or make it look nice, often like a painted rug.