Tarps Meaning in English
word · lemma: tarp
ˈtɑɹps
TARPZ
tˈɑːps
TAHPS
Definition
Large sheets made of strong, waterproof material used to cover and protect things from rain, sun, or wind.
Usage & Nuances
"Tarp" is short for "tarpaulin." Often used in camping, construction, or emergencies. Common collocations include "plastic tarps" and "cover with a tarp." Plural "tarps" refers to multiple covers. Not usually used for clothing or small objects.
Spanish: lonas - toldos impermeablesPortuguese (BR): lonas - lonas impermeáveisPortuguese (PT): lonas - lonas impermeáveisChinese (Simplified): 防水布 - 篷布Chinese (Traditional): 防水布 - 帆布Hindi: तिरपालArabic: أغطية قماشية مقاومة للماء - مشمعBengali: তাঁবুর শীট - ত্রিপলRussian: тенты - брезентыJapanese: シート - 防水シートVietnamese: bạt - tấm bạtKorean: 방수포 - 타프Turkish: branda - muşambaUrdu: تارپولین - ترپالIndonesian: terpal - lembar penutup
Example Sentences
We put tarps over the tent to keep it dry.
basic
Farmers use tarps to cover their crops from rain.
basic
We bought two new tarps at the store.
basic
A couple of old tarps will do the trick if the roof leaks.
natural
We spread tarps on the ground before painting to keep it clean.
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The festival got rained on, but thanks to some huge tarps, everyone stayed dry.
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