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nouncarpet joint (plural carpet joints)
plural carpet joints
- CanadaUSslangAn attractive casino with decorative carpets, etc.
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.
2014, Paul A. Tenkotte, James C. Claypool, The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky, page 385Synonyms: rug joint
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nounAn attractive casino with decorative carpets, etc.
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