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tarpaulin

/tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does tarpaulin mean?

noun

A large, waterproof sheet of canvas or other material, used for covering loads or protecting against the weather.

Example

"The farmer used a tarpaulin to cover the hay bales in the field."

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