rug
/ɹʌɡ/noun
A piece of thick fabric that covers part of a floor.
To 'sweep something under the rug' is to hide a problem; British English sweeps it under the carpet instead.
Related words
drapesLong, heavy curtains that cover a window.floorboardOne of the long wooden planks fixed across joists to form a floor.blindsA window covering, made of fabric or thin slats, that can be adjusted to let light in or shut it out.linoleumA cheap, water-resistant floor covering, traditionally made of hardened linseed oil on a canvas backing, now often replaced by vinyl.valanceA short piece of drapery hung across the top of a window.tileA flat piece of clay, ceramic, or similar material, made in a regular shape and fixed in place to cover or decorate roofs, floors, or walls.