flooring

Etymology

From Middle English floring.

noun

1. A floor.
   Every day we are exposed to low doses of phthalates in food containers, perfumes, hairsprays, floorings, paints, toys and medical devices. 2008 May/Jun, Erin Barnes, “Glossed Over”, in E: The Environmental Magazine, volume 19, number 3, page 21
2. A material used to make floors.
   Now that it owns the best-known brand names in residential carpet, don't be surprised if Mohawk Industries sails into new waters - tile, resilient or even wood floorings - Chairman David Kolb hinted Wednesday. 1994-04-14, Susannah Vesey, “Investment Conference”, in Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta
3. (sports) The act of putting one's opponent on the floor; a knockdown.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of floor