tarp
UK: tɑːp | US: tɑːrp
n. a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, used as a covering or shelter.
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The word "tarp" is a clipped form of "tarpaulin," which originally referred to a canvas or heavy cloth treated with tar for waterproofing. The term "tarpaulin" itself combines "tar" (a viscous waterproof substance) and "paulin" (an archaic word for a protective covering). Over time, "tarp" became the colloquial shorthand, retaining its core meaning of a durable, water-resistant sheet.
We used a tarp to cover the firewood and keep it dry.
The campers spread a tarp on the ground before setting up their tent.
A blue tarp was stretched over the damaged roof after the storm.
The truck’s cargo was secured under a sturdy tarp.
She folded the tarp neatly and stored it in the garage.