Tarp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɑːp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tarp is a noun meaning Clipping of tarpaulin (“covering”).
Meaning
Clipping of tarpaulin (“covering”).
More Meanings
- To cover something with a tarpaulin.
Example Sentences
The load may be tarped for serious white water, but tarped or not, everything should be tied securely in case of capsize.
{Gun pointing at head} Sorry, Quigley, but you had your chance to cooperate. / Bob, straighten the tarp, we don’t want the rug splattered.
[Ignatz, under the rain:] It's a good thing I had this tarp handy. [...] / [Officer Pupp:] Gimme that canvas, it's much more important that I keep dry.
Word Forms
- tarps
- tarping
- tarped
Synonyms for tarp
Depending on context, synonyms include tarpaulin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tarpaulin, floor, sheet, cover, sheeting, decor.
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