noun
- a large sheet of strong, waterproof material used as a covering
Usage: informal shortening of tarpaulin
Examples
- We spread a tarp over the woodpile to keep it dry.
- The baseball field was covered with a tarp during the rain delay.
- He threw a tarp over his motorcycle before the storm.
- The camping gear included a heavy-duty tarp for extra shelter.
- Workers used a blue tarp to cover the damaged roof.
- The tarp flapped loudly in the wind.