Tarp

/tɑːrp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, often made of plastic or canvas, used for covering or protecting things.

We used a tarp to cover the firewood and keep it dry from the rain.

A tarpaulin, typically used in outdoor settings as a protective covering.

The campers spread a tarp on the ground to sit on during their picnic.

A durable covering for tents, trucks, or other outdoor equipment.

The tarp over the truck bed prevented the tools from getting wet during the storm.

An improvised shelter made from a tarpaulin.

They set up a tarp as a makeshift shelter to escape the sunlight.

Shortened form of tarpaulin.

under the tarp

to be hidden or shielded from view

throw a tarp over (something)

to cover or conceal something

tarpaulin

A waterproof cloth used as a covering.

canopy

A covering, such as a large cloth, that provides shelter.

A makeshift shelter, often in a camping context.

We erected a tarp in between the trees for a quick shelter.

To cover something hastily.

Let's tarp that mess up before anyone sees it.