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Tarpaulin

Noun:

1. a heavy-duty waterproof cloth, often coated with polyurethane or similar material, used especially for covering and protecting things outdoors.

Example sentence:

During the camping trip, we used a tarpaulin to protect our tent from the rain.

2. British English: a large sheet of waterproof material with eyelets for attaching ropes, used as a temporary roof or shelter.

Example sentence:

The workers quickly set up a tarpaulin to shield the construction site from the downpour.

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