To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
After the fire, they carpeted over the blackened hardwood flooring.
To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.
Popcorn and candy wrappers carpeted the floor of the cinema.
To reprimand.
Carpet or a piece of carpet, especially when speaking of installation or removal.
As part of the restoration of the house, they took up the carpeting and left the hardwood floors exposed.
Cloth or materials for carpets.
A severe reprimand or telling-off.
She got a carpeting from the boss.