noun

tarp

tahp

Tarp (noun) means a large waterproof sheet, especially one used to cover or protect something. Example: “They threw a tarp over the woodpile before the rain hit.”

noun

A large waterproof sheet, especially one used to cover or protect something.

"They threw a tarp over the woodpile before the rain hit."

"The stadium groundskeepers rolled the tarp over the pitch."

verb

To cover something with such a sheet.

"We tarped the boat for the winter."

How to use tarp

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA large waterproof cover, or the act of covering something with one.

Common pairings

blue tarp tarp over tarp down

Word forms

tarped past tense, tarps singular

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Etymology

A shortened form of "tarpaulin."

Synonyms

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tarpaulin

Related words

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Rhymes for tarp

carp harp warp Karp sharp

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tarp” mean?

The word “tarp” means a large waterproof sheet, especially one used to cover or protect something. In plain terms, a large waterproof cover, or the act of covering something with one.

How do you pronounce “tarp”?

“Tarp” is pronounced tahp (/tɑɹp/ in IPA).

How do you use “tarp” in a sentence?

Here is “tarp” used in a sentence: “They threw a tarp over the woodpile before the rain hit.”

What part of speech is “tarp”?

Depending on how it is used, “tarp” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “tarp” have?

“Tarp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large waterproof sheet, especially one used to cover or protect something.

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