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tarp

1 of 1noun
/tɑrp/
Forms:tarps
1

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

  • They used a tarp to cover the firewood and keep it dry during the rainstorm.
  • The construction crew spread a tarp over the ground to catch debris during demolition.
  • Campers secured a tarp over their tent to shield against the sun and rain.
  • The trucker used a tarp to cover the cargo and protect it from road dust.
  • A tarp was draped over the boat to shield it from the elements while docked.
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