Tarp Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtɑɹp

TARP

UK

tˈɑːp

TAH-p

Definition

A tarp is a large sheet of strong, waterproof material, usually used to cover things and protect them from rain or sun.

Usage & Nuances

'Tarp' is short for 'tarpaulin.' It's informal and commonly used in camping, construction, and outdoor contexts. Collocations: 'plastic tarp,' 'put up a tarp,' 'cover with a tarp.' Do not confuse with 'tent' (for sleeping inside).

• Spanish: lona (impermeable) - toldo
• Portuguese (BR): lona - lona plástica
• Portuguese (PT): lona
• Chinese (Simplified): 防水布 - 篷布
• Chinese (Traditional): 防水布 - 帆布
• Hindi: तिरपाल
• Arabic: شادر - قماش مضاد للماء
• Bengali: তাঁবু - ত্রিপল
• Russian: тент
• Japanese: シート - タープ
• Vietnamese: bạt
• Korean: 방수포 - 타프
• Turkish: branda - muşamba
• Urdu: ترپال
• Indonesian: terpal

Example Sentences

We covered the firewood with a tarp.

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He slept under a tarp at the campsite.

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The workers used a blue tarp to protect the equipment.

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Let's put up a tarp in case it rains later.

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All our bags stayed dry under the tarp.

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The wind almost blew the tarp away last night!

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