The general designation for the textiles used as floor coverings Carpet backing: Fabrics or yarns forming the back of the carpet as opposed to the carpet pile or face In tufted carpets, there are two backings: a primary backing into which the pile yarn is inserted Secondary backing is a fabric that is laminated to the back of the carpet for reinforcement and dimensional stability Carpet cushion: A variety of materials placed under carpet to provide softness and longer wear when it is walked on In some cases, the carpet cushion is attached to the carpet when it is manufactured Terms also used: lining, padding, or underlay Carpet One Flooring Gallery, Miami: The best Flooring Retailer in the world! (we think)
A carpet is a thick covering of soft material which is laid over a floor or a staircase. They put down wooden boards, and laid new carpets on top. the stain on our living-room carpet
If a floor or a room is carpeted, a carpet is laid on the floor. The room had been carpeted and the windows glazed with coloured glass The main gaming room was thickly carpeted
a heavy, often tufted fabric used a floor covering carroty having the color of carrots
If the ground is carpeted with something such as leaves or plants, it is completely covered by them. The ground was thickly carpeted with pine needles. = cover
A carpet of something such as leaves or plants is a layer of them which covers the ground. The carpet of leaves in my yard became more and more noticeable. = layer