tarpaulin (Meaning)
tarpaulin (n)
waterproofed canvas
tarpaulin (n.)
A piece of canvas covered with tar or a waterproof composition, used for covering the hatches of a ship, hammocks, boats, etc.
A hat made of, or covered with, painted or tarred cloth, worn by sailors and others.
Hence, a sailor; a seaman; a tar.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tarpaulin
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tarpaulin Sentence Examples
- The tarpaulin covered the boat, protecting it from the torrential rain.
- We spread out the tarpaulin on the ground, creating a makeshift shelter from the scorching sun.
- The truck driver carefully secured the tarpaulin over the load to prevent it from getting wet.
- The tarpaulin flapped wildly in the strong winds, threatening to tear apart.
- The roofers used a tarpaulin to cover the exposed area while they repaired the damage.
- We stored our supplies under the tarpaulin to keep them dry and protected from pests.
- The tarpaulin served as a makeshift tent for the stranded hikers.
- The tarpaulin was too small to cover the entire area, leaving some items exposed to the elements.
- The faded tarpaulin had seen better days, but it still provided some protection.
- We used the tarpaulin to catch rainwater for irrigation during the drought.
FAQs About the word tarpaulin
waterproofed canvasA piece of canvas covered with tar or a waterproof composition, used for covering the hatches of a ship, hammocks, boats, etc., A hat made of
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The tarpaulin covered the boat, protecting it from the torrential rain.
We spread out the tarpaulin on the ground, creating a makeshift shelter from the scorching sun.
The truck driver carefully secured the tarpaulin over the load to prevent it from getting wet.
The tarpaulin flapped wildly in the strong winds, threatening to tear apart.
