Predicate: floor

floor: Frames file for 'floor' based on internet usage examples, expansion via VN. VerbNet entry 31.1. Comparison to 'astound' and 'cover.'

Roleset id: floor.01 , to bring to the floor, literally or metaphorically, by shocking or striking, vncls: 31.1, framnet:

Roles:

        Arg0: cause of flooring (vnrole: 31.1-Cause)
        Arg1: floored entity (vnrole: 31.1-Experiencer)
        Arg2: Instrument or Manner if separate from Arg 0

Example: transitive, literal

        John floored his opponent with one blow

        Arg0: John
        Rel: floored
        Arg1: his opponent
        Arg2: with one blow

Example: passive, metaphorical

        I-1 was floored *-1 by the problem

        Rel: floored
        Arg1: *-1
        Arg0: by the problem

Roleset id: floor.02 , to cover or furnish with a floor, vncls: , framnet:

Roles:

        Arg0: Causer of covering, flooring
        Arg1: Ground covered
        Arg2: Covered with what, floor material

Example: all arguments

        Mary floored her new apartment with marble tile.

        Arg0: Mary
        Rel: floored
        Arg1: her new apartment
        Arg2: with marble tile