Rug
A rug or throw rug was a flat, usually detached textile used as a small area floor covering or wall ornament.

The term "sweep it under the rug" or "swept under the rug" was a phrase depicting a negative event which was often put to rest drawing as little attention as possible.  In 2267, James T. Kirk declined Commodore 's offer of a permanent ground assignment, not wishing to have the issue of Benjamin Finney's apparent death swept under the rug along with himself. ()   The phrase "to be quietly buried" was a similar saying used to express an event which was quickly and sometimes clandestinely closed to avoid further inquiry. ()

In 2367, Q told Worf that he'd make a perfect throw rug in Nottingham Castle. ()

In 2371, shortly before  left, Mark Johnson complained about taking home Kathryn Janeway's pregnant dog, saying he just had the rugs cleaned. ()

See also 
 Carpet
 Welcome mat

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Furniture