floor covering. Short for linoleum.
Your meaning is difficult to discern.
She could discern the faint outline of a figure in the darkness. The ability to discern between truth and lies is crucial in decision-making. It takes time to discern the subtle nuances in her art.
The detective was able to discern the hidden clues in the crime scene.
Discern is a verb. It means to perceive or recognise. This means it can be used in the following possible sentences: I can discern a faint light in the distance. Most students discern what the teacher expects of them. I cannot discern any differences between the fake and the genuine painting.
The tiger is covered in short fur.
A short range strategy is one aimed at covering a small region within a short period of time. A long range strategy is aimed at covering a larger area over a longer period of time.
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Kangaroos have a body covering of short, dense fur.
Because my cousins are fraternal twins, most people can discern them.
Tasmanian devils, like many mammals, have a covering of fur. They have short, dark fur with a white stripe across their chest.
Lino (short for linoleum) - it's a hard floor covering made from oil by-products.