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rug
[C] Countable
pl: rugs
This term carries a cozy, domestic feeling, often associated with warmth and comfort in a home setting. It typically implies a portable piece of fabric that can be moved or replaced, whereas a carpet is often perceived as a permanent fixture installed from wall to wall. In a social or behavioral context, the word evokes a sense of concealment or suddenness, particularly when used in expressions involving the removal of the object to destabilize someone.
A rug is a distinct physical object you can buy, roll up, and move from one room to another.