tarpaulin

Definitions

General English

• noun a piece of thick waterproof canvas, used to cover things left outside

Construction

• A waterproof cloth, generally used in large sheets to cover and protect construction materials or other goods stored outdoors.

Military

• noun a waterproof sheet used to protect an object from dust or rain
• abbreviationtarp

Real Estate

• noun a heavy waterproof material, especially treated canvas, used as a covering and to protect things from moisture

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Contexts for “tarpaulin”

5 definitions in context
• General English
• Construction
• Military
• Real Estate