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tarpaulins

 

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Noun tarpaulin has 1 sense
  1. tarpaulin, tarp - waterproofed canvas
    --1 is a kind of canvas, canvass

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Tarpaulins

Definition

A tarpaulin refers to a heavy-duty, waterproof material, usually made of canvas or plastic, commonly employed for covering and protecting objects from rain, sunlight, snow, or other adverse conditions.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: A large sheet of tarpaulin used for sheltering or covering a specific area.

Example:

During the camping trip, we pitched our tent under the tarpaulin to shield ourselves from the rain.

Sense 2:

Noun: Tarps or tarpaulins collectively used as a protective covering.

Example:

The construction crew laid out the tarpaulins to shield the building materials from the dust and debris.

Sense 3:

Noun: A tarpaulin as a makeshift sail, usually used on a small boat.

Example:

In the absence of wind, the sailors decided to rig up a tarpaulin as a sail to move their boat forward.

Sense 4:

Noun: A tarpaulin advertisement, typically hung on a building or fence for promotional purposes.

Example:

The concert organizers put up tarpaulins all over town to advertise the upcoming music festival.

Sense 5:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of a local or neighborhood area.

Example:

The local community organized a tarpaulin painting contest to showcase the talent of the residents.

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