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Pronunciation: [pˈɑːke͡ɪ] (IPA)

Parquet is a type of flooring that consists of geometrically arranged wooden blocks or strips. There are several synonyms for the term parquet, some of which include herringbone, chevron, basket weave, and mosaic. Herringbone refers to parquet that is laid in a zigzag pattern, while chevron is similar, but the wood is cut at angles to create a V-shaped pattern. Basket weave parquet involves the interlocking of wooden strips to create a woven appearance, and mosaic involves various shapes and sizes of wooden pieces arranged intricately in a pattern. Each of these types of parquet offers a unique look and style to any room.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      procuratorate.

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Usage examples for Parquet

The parquet floor of a foreign Casino is the most perfect thing for good dancing.
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
Outside this magic circle there was a gap, a barrier of parquet flooring which no one would dare to traverse without a distinct look of encouragement from M. Achille.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
Vhruebert sat down in the centre of the frosty parquet, shivering in his great coat.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort

Famous quotes with Parquet

  • The idea so possessed my mind, that a thrill of fear ran through me, and I wished to exchange the ghastly image of my fancy for the realities around. I see them still; the very room, the dark parquet, the closed shutters, with the moonlight struggling through, and the sense I had that the glassy lake and white high Alps were beyond.
    Mary Shelley

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