noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A heavy paper, coated with tar, used to waterproof walls and roofs. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To cover with tarpaper.

Etymology

From tar + paper.

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