tarp
- A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, typically made of polyethylene, used as a protective covering for objects or surfaces against weather elements such as rain, wind, or sunlight. nounThey covered the construction site with a tarp to protect the materials from rain.The campers used a tarp as a makeshift shelter during the storm.
- To cover or protect something with a tarp, often to shield it from weather or damage. verbThey tarped the boat to keep it dry during the winter.The workers tarped the equipment to prevent rusting.