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flooring

noun

Simple meaning

The inside lower horizontal surface.

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flawring

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ˈflɔɹɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Building material used in laying floors

  2. A material used to make floors.

  3. sports

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

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Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
General English

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  • floornounBase word

    The inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure).

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