noun
tarpaulin
Tarpaulin (noun) means a thick sheet of waterproof material used to cover things and shield them from the weather.
noun
1
A thick sheet of waterproof material used to cover things and shield them from the weather.
"Throw a tarpaulin over that woodpile before it gets wet."
2
Canvas that has been treated with tar to make it waterproof, used as a cover.
3
A hat made from or covered in tarred cloth, traditionally worn by sailors.
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Etymology
From tar + pall (“heavy canvas”) + -ing. The sailor sense reflects that sailors of centuries past often wore garments made of tarred cloth (for weatherproofing).
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What is the meaning of tarpaulin?
"tarpaulin" (noun) means a thick sheet of waterproof material used to cover things and shield them from the weather.
What is another word for tarpaulin?
Other words for "tarpaulin" include tarp.
What are the different meanings of tarpaulin?
"tarpaulin" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thick sheet of waterproof material used to cover things and shield them from the weather; 2. Canvas that has been treated with tar to make it waterproof, used as a cover; 3. A hat made from or covered in tarred cloth, traditionally worn by sailors.
