thick carpet

collocation in English

meaningsofthickandcarpet

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thick
adjective
uk
/θɪk/us
/θɪk/
having a large distance between ...
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carpet
noun
uk
/ˈkɑː.pɪt/us
/ˈkɑːr.pət/
(a shaped piece of) thick material used for ...
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(Definition ofthickandcarpetfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Almost all are kept in overcrowded, windowless sheds where the floor is invisible because of athickcarpetof chickens.
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They are led into a perfectly appointed establishment with athickcarpet, with perfectly shaped mats.
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The entrance to the block has been made into a luxury entrance with new doors, masses ofthickcarpetand wallpaper.
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The plant has a trailing habit, and will form athickcarpeton the ground or climb though other vegetation and hang downwards.
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It overcomes inter-species competition by growing athickcarpetover still water bodies, thereby shading out other plant species below it and eliminating the competition.
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The trenches were then covered with athickcarpetof sand and planted with pine saplings.
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Thickcarpetlines the floor to minimize noise, and wooden armchairs provide seating.
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The cars also hadthickcarpet.
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In the spring, however, thick carpets of bluebells can be found, flourishing before the beech leafs out and shades the forest floor.
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The upholstery and thick carpets also provide ideal sound conditions.
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Completed in 1890, the new building was lavishly appointed with marble pillars, thick carpets and palms.
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