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Vinony

flooring

noun

  1. permanent indoor walking surface
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English floring.

  1. A floor.

    “Every day we are exposed to low doses of phthalates in food containers, perfumes, hairsprays, floorings, paints, toys and medical devices.”

  2. 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.”

  3. The act of putting one's opponent on the floor; a knockdown.

verb

Etymology: From Middle English floring.

  1. present participle and gerund of floor