Tarapal (en. Tarpaulin)

ta-ra-pal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of durable fabric that is commonly used for covering or clinging.
They used the tarapal to cover the tools outside.
Ginamit nila ang tarapal upang takpan ang mga kasangkapan sa labas.
A material often made of vinyl or cloth that protects objects from rain and sunlight.
This tamat is great for outdoor events such as gatherings.
Ang tarapal na ito ay mahusay para sa mga outdoor events tulad ng mga pagtitipon.
A common tool for construction and agriculture for protection.
We need a tarap to protect the equipment while repairing the site.
Kailangan namin ng tarapal upang maprotektahan ang mga kagamitan habang nag-aayos sa site.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tapal' meaning to cover or place on top of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

business tarpaulin
putting up a tarpaulin as part of a business or advocacy.
tarapal ng negosyo
tarpaulin cover
using a tarpaulin as a cover.
takip tarapal

Related Words

cover
Any item used to cover or protect.
panakip
canvas
A type of durable fabric similar to tarpaulin but often used for art or canvas painting.
kanvas

Slang Meanings

A temporary solution, usually used for improvised things.
The tarpaulin I used for the roof doesn't seem to help with the rain.
Yung tarapal na ginamit ko para sa bubong, parang hindi pa rin tumutulong sa ulan.
A cover or something to hide things, often heavy or ugly.
The tarpaulin at the back of the house has a lot of clutter on it.
Yung tarapal sa likod ng bahay, ang dami nang kalat doon.