English dictionary
floor
/fl/oU/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
ExamplesThey needed rugs to cover the bare floors.
We spread our sleeping bags on the dry floor of the tent.
Synonyms flooringSource: WordNet 3.0
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a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
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a lower limit
ExamplesThe government established a wage floor.
Synonyms baseSource: WordNet 3.0
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the ground on which people and animals move about
ExamplesThe fire spared the forest floor.
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the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water
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the lower inside surface of any hollow structure
ExamplesThe floor of the pelvis.
The floor of the cave.
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the occupants of a floor
ExamplesThe whole floor complained about the lack of heat.
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the parliamentary right to address an assembly
ExamplesThe chairman granted him the floor.
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the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business
ExamplesThere was a motion from the floor.
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a large room in a exchange where the trading is done
ExamplesHe is a floor trader.
Synonyms trading floorSource: WordNet 3.0
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The bottom or lower part of any room; the part upon which we stand and upon which the movables in the room are supported.
Source: webster1913
verb
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surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
ExamplesI was floored when I heard that I was promoted.
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knock down with force
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To cover with a floor; to furnish with a floor; as, to <i>floor</i> a house with pine boards.
Source: webster1913