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tarpaulin Definition and Meaning in English (tarpaulin definition)

noun
Synonyms:tarpcoversheet
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Tarpaulin definition: A heavy-duty waterproof cloth, typically made of canvas or plastic, used as a protective covering for objects or areas.

Definitions of Tarpaulin

  1. 1noun

    A heavy-duty waterproof cloth, typically made of canvas or plastic, used as a protective covering for objects or areas.

Example Sentences

casual

“We used a large tarpaulin to cover the boat during the winter.”

business

“The workers spread a tarpaulin over the newly poured concrete to protect it from rain.”

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abbreviationtarp

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Tarpaulin definition: A heavy-duty waterproof cloth, typically made of canvas or plastic, used as a protective covering for objects or areas.
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'Tarpaulin' translates to 'tarpaulin' in English. Tarpaulin definition: A heavy-duty waterproof cloth, typically made of canvas or plastic, used as a protective covering for objects or areas.
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