Carpetlayer

/ˈkɑːrpɪtˌleɪər/ noun

Definition

A skilled worker whose job is to measure, cut, and install carpet on floors.

Etymology

Compound word from 'carpet' and 'layer,' where layer comes from 'lay,' meaning to place or position something.

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Carpetlayers have been a real trade for centuries—it's a job that requires surprising math skills and strategy, which is why good ones command serious respect!

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