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Tarp

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. Informal A tarpaulin.

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n. Short form of tarpaulin.

v. To cover something with a tarpaulin.

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n. waterproofed canvas

Word Usage

"I live in a house on stilts near the coast and a tarp is only needed to keep dust and pollen off and as I said its a jonboat so I can live with a little dirt."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

canvass canvas

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

Arp Harp Sharp Sharpe Tharp arp carp harp harpe karp

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

drop cloth tarpaulin sailcloth slickers doorhandle raincoat poncho duffel futon jumpsuit