tarpaulin
(tɑːʳpɔːlɪn )
Word forms: tarpaulins
1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun]
Tarpaulin is a fabric made of canvas or similar material coated with tar, wax, paint, or some other waterproof substance.
...a piece of tarpaulin.
...tarpaulin covers.
2. countable noun
A tarpaulin is a sheet of heavy waterproof material that is used as a protective cover.
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Translations:
Chinese: 防水油布
Japanese: タール塗り防水布