plural tarps
: a piece of material (such as durable plastic or waterproofed canvas) used especially for protecting exposed objects or areas : tarpaulin
The crewmen competed for a place to stand beneath the small tarp that covered part of the narrow deck.—
Matt Potts
Matt PottsThis house, half of it's all burned up. They live there, the burned part's covered with a tarp, with their dogs, and they must have at least ten.—Katya Reno
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Coones and Jonathon Jones then went to a store and bought a tarp and cleaning supplies, according to the court document.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
After the accident, Cruz left his vehicle at a friend’s house and covered it with a tarp before calling his mother.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
Peterson's lawyers also wanted to test a tarp and plastic bag found near Laci's body that was recovered from San Francisco Bay, as well as duct tape and twine found on Conner's body, KTVU reports.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
The encampment barrier, fortified with blue tarps and plywood, displays artwork decrying the bloodshed as Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
After the accident, Cruz left his vehicle at a friend’s house and covered it with a tarp before calling his mother.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
Peterson's lawyers also wanted to test a tarp and plastic bag found near Laci's body that was recovered from San Francisco Bay, as well as duct tape and twine found on Conner's body, KTVU reports.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
The encampment barrier, fortified with blue tarps and plywood, displays artwork decrying the bloodshed as Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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“Tarp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarp. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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