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Definition of tarpaper

tarpaper

/ˈtɑːrˌpeɪ.pɚ/
tar · pa · per
Plural:tarpapers
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Past Simple:tarpapered
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Past Participle:tarpapered
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Present Participle:tarpapering
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tarpaper Lexical Profile

tarpaper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A heavy-duty paper or felt impregnated or coated with tar or asphalt, used in construction as a waterproof underlayment for roofs, walls, and floors.

Example

"The carpenters stapled rolls of black tarpaper over the plywood decking before installing the cedar shingles."

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• verb

1

To cover, line, or weatherproof a surface or structure with tarpaper.

Example

"They tarpapered the exterior walls of the cabin to keep out the winter wind until the siding arrived."

• Nearby Words

tarot
tarp
tarpan
tarpaper
tarpaulin
tarpon
tarragon

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