rug

Everyday

1. A rug is a thick piece of cloth that covers part of a floor. tree →
2. A rug (UK) can also be a thick blanket, for a knee or a picnic: a travel rug. tree →
3. «Pull the rug out from under someone» means suddenly take away their help. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: a rectangle with length and width; area of the rug or floor left uncovered; price of rugs; circular rugs need area of a circle. In everyday life: rugs in living rooms and classrooms (the reading rug, the carpet area). In stories: a magic flying rug (carpet); «snug as a bug in a rug».

Examples

• A rug is 6 feet long and 4 feet wide. tree →
• What is the area of the rug? tree →
• The room is 10 by 12 feet; how much floor is not covered by the rug? tree →
• Each rug costs $40. tree →
• The children sat on the reading rug. tree →
• The dog sleeps on the rug by the fire. tree →
• We took a picnic rug to the park. tree →
• Snug as a bug in a rug! tree →
• The rug slipped, so we put a grip mat under it. tree →
• There were carpets, and rugs, and window curtains hanging to the ground. tree →

Note

Covering means area: length × width; floor left = room area − rug area. Trap: do not use perimeter for covering. A rug covers part of the floor; a carpet usually covers all of it. Safety: loose rugs can make people trip.

In Jewish tradition

Jael covers the tired general Sisera with a rug in her tent before she defeats him. In the primary lessons: In maths: a rectangle with length and width; area of the rug or floor left uncovered; price of rugs; circular rugs need area of a circle. In everyday life: rugs in living rooms and classrooms (the reading rug, the carpet area). In stories: a magic flying rug (carpet); «snug as a bug in a rug».

Examples

• And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him: 'Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not.' And he turned in unto her into the tent, and she covered him with a rug. (Prophets JDG.4.18, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Covering means area: length × width; floor left = room area − rug area. Trap: do not use perimeter for covering. A rug covers part of the floor; a carpet usually covers all of it. Safety: loose rugs can make people trip.