a tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically.

the wood from a broadleaved tree (such as oak, ash, or beech) as distinguished from that of conifers.

a diamond-shaped design that is stamped into metal to give it industrial strength.

a thin square slab of glazed ceramic, cork, linoleum, or other material for covering floors, walls, or other surfaces.

a material consisting of a canvas backing thickly coated with a preparation of linseed oil and powdered cork, used especially as a floor covering.

a floor or stair covering made from thick woven fabric, typically shaped to fit a particular room.