A round rug means only one thing: the rug is completely round - like a pizza. When something is "rounded," it usually means that the external corners have been blunted, so to speak. " If I understand your meaning, your rug is special because the "rounded" portion is internal rather than external.
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alc24One question please
If were were talking about ordinary rugs and not a toilet rug, which of the following would be correct?
1 I bought a rug that was rounded on one side. Okay. I assume it's square (flat) on 3 sides, and rounded on one. An unusual rug shape, but okay.
2 I bought a rug that was round in shape. (can you say IN SHAPE?) Th