flooring
nounUS /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/
Etymology From Middle English floring.
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A floor.
- Every day we are exposed to low doses of phthalates in food containers, perfumes, hairsprays, floorings, paints, toys and medical devices.2008 May/Jun, Erin Barnes, “Glossed Over”, in E: The Environmental Magazine, volume 19, number 3, page 21:
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A material used to make floors.
- Now that it owns the best-known brand names in residential carpet, don't be surprised if Mohawk Industries sails into new waters - tile, resilient or even wood floorings - Chairman David Kolb hinted Wednesday.1994 April 14, Susannah Vesey, “Investment Conference”, in Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta:
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The act of putting one's opponent on the floor; a knockdown.
- Derived terms
- flooring nailer, flooring spacer, laminate flooring, subflooring, underflooring