1. Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
   "The new rug brightened up the living room";
   - carpet, carpeting
    
2. [N. Amer, informal] Hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
   "The actor donned a powdered rug for his role in the historical drama";
   - wig
    
3. [Brit] A thick blanket, esp. used when travelling or as a coverlet
   "They wrapped themselves in a warm rug while watching the outdoor concert";
   - lap robe [N. Amer], robe [N. Amer]
    
4. A floor mat or small carpet, esp. made of real or fake animal pelt
   "A bearskin rug lay in front of the fireplace"

Derived forms: rugs

Type of: false hair, floor cover, floor covering, furnishing, hairpiece, postiche

Encyclopedia: Rug