tarpaulin

[US]/tɑː'pɔːlɪn/
[UK]/tɑrˈpɔlɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. waterproof canvas, waterproof canvas cover

Phrases & Collocations

heavy-duty tarpaulin

canvas tarpaulin

Example Sentences

stretched the tarpaulin until it ripped.

The tarpaulin protected the equipment from the rain.

They used a tarpaulin to cover the goods during transportation.

The workers spread out the tarpaulin before beginning the construction work.

He improvised a shelter using some branches and a tarpaulin.

The tarpaulin flapped loudly in the strong wind.

She used a tarpaulin as a makeshift picnic blanket.

The boat was covered with a tarpaulin to protect it from the sun.

The camping trip was saved by a large tarpaulin that kept them dry during the storm.

The tarpaulin was secured tightly over the roof to prevent leaks.

The farmers used a tarpaulin to cover the harvested crops overnight.

Real-world Examples

He shook her hand enthusiastically and holding up the tarpaulin, assisted her into the buggy.

Source: Gone with the Wind

They're bringing in lots of blankets and tarpaulins.

Source: NPR News December 2018 Compilation

But why stop with a tarpaulin when you can have a tarpaul-win.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2020 Collection

The Sensorama ended up beneath a tarpaulin in Heilig's back garden.

Source: BBC Ideas

So she moved along under the tarpaulin until she found Unity.

Source: The Story of Changchi Village

When Hannah heard voices under the tarpaulin, she forgot the horse and turned round.

Source: The Story of Changchi Village

Yes, and Unity Sallet is in there too, father, at the other end, under the tarpaulin.

Source: The Story of Changchi Village

Above our heads a tarpaulin banner announcing the 'Spring Triathlon Finish Line' flapped wanly in the stiff breeze.

Source: Me Before You

So will you lie down in the back of the wagon, under the tarpaulin?

Source: The Story of Changchi Village

He gets out four heavy-duty tarpaulins he's fetched in from the toolshed and hidden in the broom cupboard so the cat doesn't notice them.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

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