Tarp
/tɑɹp/ name, noun, verb
name, noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A tarpaulin.
"[Ignatz, under the rain:] It's a good thing I had this tarp handy. [...] / [Officer Pupp:] Gimme that canvas, it's much more important that I keep dry."
- 2 waterproofed canvas wordnet
Verb
- 1 To cover something with a tarpaulin.
"The load may be tarped for serious white water, but tarped or not, everything should be tied securely in case of capsize."
Proper Noun
- 1 Acronym of Troubled Asset Relief Program. US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
Example
More examples"My father, in his infinite wisdom, has forgotten to bring the tarp again."
Etymology
Clipping of tarpaulin.