Tarp

Pronunciation: /tɑːrp/

Definitions of tarp

noun a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with urethane, or made of plastics such as polyethylene

Example Sentences

A1 I used a tarp to cover the woodpile during the rain.

A2 The campers put up a tarp to create some shade from the sun.

B1 The farmers spread a tarp on the ground to protect the crops from frost.

B2 The construction workers used a tarp to cover the building materials overnight.

C1 The sailors secured the tarp over the boat to protect it from the harsh weather.

C2 The emergency response team used a tarp as a makeshift shelter for the displaced families.

Examples of tarp in a Sentence

formal The workers covered the equipment with a tarp to protect it from the rain.

informal Hey, can you grab that tarp over there so we can cover the boat?

slang I found a huge tarp in the shed, let's use it as a makeshift tent for the camping trip.

figurative She used her charm like a tarp to shield herself from criticism during the meeting.

Grammatical Forms of tarp

• past tense: tarped
• plural: tarps
• comparative: more tarp
• superlative: most tarp
• present tense: tarp
• future tense: will tarp
• perfect tense: have tarped
• continuous tense: is tarping
• singular: tarp
• positive degree: tarp
• infinitive: to tarp
• gerund: tarping
• participle: tarped

Origin and Evolution of tarp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tarp' is a shortened form of 'tarpaulin', which originated from the combination of the words 'tar' and 'palling'. 'Tar' refers to the waterproofing substance used on canvas, while 'palling' refers to a heavy cloth or canvas used for covering and protection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tarpaulin' was shortened to 'tarp' for convenience and ease of use. The meaning of 'tarp' has remained consistent as a waterproof covering made of canvas or similar material, but the word itself has become more commonly used in everyday language.