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
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The workers covered the equipment with a tarp to protect it from the rain.
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Hey, can you grab that tarp over there so we can cover the boat?
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I found a huge tarp in the shed, let's use it as a makeshift tent for the camping trip.
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She used her charm like a tarp to shield herself from criticism during the meeting.