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tarpaulin in German

tarpaulin in German is Plane, Abdeckplane, Persenning — tarpaulin means a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth or plastic sheet, used as a cover or blanket (often as weatherproofing, or to keep loose cargo from blowing off a lorry).

tarpaulin in German

Plane
noun
(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.
Abdeckplane
noun
(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.
Persenning
noun
(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.

What does "tarpaulin" mean?

  1. noun A heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth or plastic sheet, used as a cover or blanket (often as weatherproofing, or to keep loose cargo from blowing off a lorry).
  2. noun Canvas waterproofed with tar, used as a cover.
  3. noun A hat made of, or covered with, painted or tarred cloth, worn by sailors and others.
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What is "tarpaulin" in German?

"tarpaulin" in German is Plane, Abdeckplane, Persenning. tarpaulin means: A heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth or plastic sheet, used as a cover or blanket (often as weatherproofing, or to keep loose cargo from blowing off a lorry).

Are there other ways to say "tarpaulin" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "tarpaulin": Plane, Abdeckplane, Persenning.

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