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tarpaulin

noun
/tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

Meaning

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

Example Sentences

The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.

Synonyms

cover, sheet, canvas, tarp, awning

Antonyms

exposure, uncover

Collocations

plastic tarpaulin, blue tarpaulin, cover with tarpaulin

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