carpet joint
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[edit]Noun
[edit]carpet joint (plural carpet joints)
- (Canada, US, slang) An attractive casino with decorative carpets, etc.
- Synonym: rug joint
- Coordinate term: sawdust joint
- 2014, Paul A. Tenkotte, James C. Claypool, The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky, page 385:
- Most of the carpet joints were run by the mobsters and local henchmen associated with the Mayfield Road Gang, but Peter Schmidt's Playtorium and Glenn Rendezvous were also included.