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- DictionaryTar·pau·lin/tärˈpôlən/
noun
- 1. heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas: "a stretch of roof is covered with tarpaulin"
- 2. a sailor's tarred or oilskin hat. historical
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A tarpaulin is a piece of material used for protecting exposed objects or areas, often waterproof canvas. Learn the etymology, history, and examples of tarpaulin from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
A tarpaulin (/ t ɑːr ˈ p ɔː l ɪ n / tar-PAW-lin, also US: / ˈ t ɑːr p ə l ɪ n /) or tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with polyurethane, or made of plastics such as polyethylene.
noun. a heavy hard-wearing waterproof fabric made of canvas or similar material coated with tar, wax, or paint, for outdoor use as a protective covering against moisture. a sheet of this fabric. a hat of or covered with this fabric, esp a sailor's hat. a rare word for seaman.
TARPAULIN meaning: (a large piece of) heavy waterproof cloth used as a covering. Learn more.
A tarpaulin is a heavy, waterproof piece of fabric that's used as a protective cover or shelter. You might drape a tarpaulin over your tent when it starts raining in the middle of your camping trip. Or you can just go home. Tarpaulins are often called tarps for short.
A tarpaulin is a waterproof fabric used to cover and protect things from moisture. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, translations, and usage in different contexts.
6 days ago · Tarpaulin is a fabric made of canvas or similar material coated with tar, wax, paint, or some other waterproof substance. It can also be a sheet of this fabric used as a protective cover or a sailor's hat.
