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Tarp

Description:

A tarp, short for tarpaulin, is a versatile waterproof sheet made of durable materials, typically canvas, plastic, or polyethylene. It is commonly used to provide temporary protection against the elements or to cover and secure objects.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. A large, waterproof sheet used to protect or cover objects outdoors.

2. (informal) A tarpaulin.

Verb:

1. To cover or protect with a tarpaulin.

Usages:

Popular:

- The construction workers used a tarp to cover their equipment during the rainstorm.

- She spread a tarp over the firewood to keep it dry.

- When camping, it's essential to bring a tarp to create a shelter.

- The moving company used tarps to wrap and protect the furniture during transportation.

Local:

- In coastal regions, tarps are commonly used to shield boats from harsh weather conditions.

Sample Sentences:

- The farmer draped a tarp over the hay to shield it from the sun.

- We need to tarp the truck bed to prevent the furniture from getting wet during the move.

- The army positioned their tanks under tarps to camouflage them from aerial surveillance.

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