ingrain — (v.) 1766, see ENGRAIN (Cf. engrain). Figurative use, of qualities, habits, etc., attested from 1851 (in ingrained). Of dyed carpets, etc., 1766, from in grain … Etymology dictionary
ingrain — v. /in grayn /; adj., n. /in grayn /, v.t. 1. to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind. adj. 2. ingrained; firmly fixed. 3. (of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted. 4. made of fiber or yarn so… … Universalium
ingrain — verb (t) /ɪnˈgreɪn / (say in grayn) Also, engrain. 1. to fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind. –adjective /ˈɪngreɪn/ (say ingrayn) 2. Also, engrain. deeply fixed; ingrained. 3. (of carpets) made of yarn dyed before weaving, and so… …
ingrain — in·grain || ɪn greɪn n. fibers which are dyed before being woven v. dye before being woven (of fiber); embed, fix firmly; instill in the mind or character adj. embedded, firmly fixed; dyed before weaving (of fiber); patterned on both sides (of … English contemporary dictionary
floor covering — Finish material on floors, including wood strips, parquet, linoleum, vinyl, asphalt tile, rubber, cork, epoxy resins, ceramic tile, and carpeting. Wood strip flooring, attached to a subfloor of plywood, is most popular, especially for residences … Universalium
Carpet — For other uses, see Carpet (disambiguation). The Azerbaijani carpet, a UNESCO Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage of Humanity … Wikipedia
Bigelow, Erastus Brigham — ▪ American industrialist born April 2, 1814, West Boylston, Mass., U.S. died Dec. 6, 1879, Boston, Mass. American industrialist, noted as the developer of the power carpet loom and as a founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology… … Universalium
carpet — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. rug, drugget; wall to wall, broadloom, Oriental, etc. See covering. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. carpeting, rug, floor covering, matting, wall to wall carpet, indoor carpeting, outdoor carpeting; see also… … English dictionary for students