tarp
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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) - toldoPortuguese (BR): lona - lona plásticaPortuguese (PT): lonaChinese (Simplified): 防水布 - 篷布Chinese (Traditional): 防水布 - 帆布Hindi: तिरपालArabic: شادر - قماش مضاد للماءBengali: তাঁবু - ত্রিপলRussian: тентJapanese: シート - タープVietnamese: bạtKorean: 방수포 - 타프Turkish: branda - muşambaUrdu: ترپالIndonesian: terpal
Example Sentences
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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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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