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Definition of tarp

tarp

/tɑːrp/
tarp
Plural:tarps
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Past Simple:tarped
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Past Participle:tarped
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Present Participle:tarping
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tarp Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, heavy, water-resistant or waterproof sheet of material, typically used as a protective cover.

Example

"We tied a tarp over the firewood to keep it dry during the storm."

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• verb

1

To cover or protect with a waterproof canvas or sheet (usually to shield against weather).

Example

"The construction crew had to tarp the roof quickly before the heavy rain started."

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• Rhymes for tarp

• Nearby Words

tarnishable
taro
tarot
tarp
tarpan
tarpaper
tarpaulin

Word Origin & Etymology

A clipping of the word 'tarpaulin', which originated in the early 17th century from combining 'tar' and 'pall' (a heavy cloth covering).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tarp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tarp
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