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Meaning of carpet beater

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

carpet

Pronunciation:/ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt//ˈkɑɹpət/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fabric used as a complete floor covering.

  2. Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.

  3. Any of a number of moths in the geometrid subfamily Larentiinae

  4. A wrought cover for tables.

verb

Definitions

  1. To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.

    Example: After the fire, they carpeted over the blackened hardwood flooring.

  2. To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.

    Example: Popcorn and candy wrappers carpeted the floor of the cinema.

  3. To reprimand.