Synonyms for

Tarp

Verb / tɑ:rp / Another word for tarp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often made of plastic or canvas, used to cover or protect things from the weather or dirt.

Synonyms & similar words

tarpaulin cover canvas awning shelter tent blanket cloth dropcloth oilcloth raincoat rainfly shroud ticking

Example sentences

  1. We covered our boat with a blue tarp to keep it dry.
  2. I used a tarp on the ground to protect my picnic blanket from getting dirty.
  3. We put a tarp over the woodpile to keep the logs dry.
  4. The farmers used a tarp to protect their hay from the rain.
  5. The painters put a tarp down to protect the floor from paint splatters.

Quotes

  • A good tarp is like a good tool: it makes the job easier.
  • Under a tarp, a person can be as private as a hermit in a cave, and almost as comfortable.
  • The tarp is a symbol of a can-do attitude, of that readiness to improvise and adapt that is the hallmark of the American character.

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