slang
as in wig
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area get a load of that bald guy's rug—who does he think he's fooling?

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Recent Examples of rug These striking moments are supported by a Nordic Knots jute rug and more of Robbins’s designs, like a Ranger sofa, with its spindle back, woven leather seat, and blue canvas cushions. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 Many of the designs now associated with Navajo weaving were influenced by what traders wanted in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and based off of things like Persian rugs, Glasses told WWD. Booth Moore, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 Like the larger market to the north, the flea market at Vanves is home to vintage rugs and clothes, vinyl records, antique jewelry, and other retro bric-a-brac. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024 The washable designs mean that your rug can stand the test of time. Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rug 

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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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