Definition of tarp in English:

tarp

noun tɑːptɑrp

North American informal

A tarpaulin sheet or cover.
〈非正式，主北美〉防水油布，篷帆布
Example sentencesExamples
- They added outfield bleacher seats, a batting cage, and tarps to cover the field.
- In the panic that followed the flooding, disorganized camps consisting mainly of tarps and plastic sheets had sprung up anywhere dry land was left among the rising waters.
- The tarps are used to cover storm-damaged roofs.
- A sea of tarps and camping chairs cover the field in front of the main stage.
- Some used plastic bags and tarps to create makeshift covers for their rockets, keeping them from being exposed to the rain for as long as possible before launch.
- Use tarps as ground cloths and to cover up gear from dew and rain.
- We've lost a number of potted plants, tarps and firewood covers over the years.
- The second tarp covering the cart is dusted with tiny needlelike ice crystals.
- All meals are cooked over a campfire and every night is spent beneath a tarp.
- Everywhere she looked were piles of books, tarps covering crates and furniture, old chests, and a conglomeration of junk and useful items.
- With a flair beyond his scholarly appearance, the Professor swept around the room pulling tarps and covers off of the machinery.
- The stage is half-soaked from blowing rain; the tarps covering the drums and percussion are all pretty wet.
- By the time they were hovering over the site, everyone had cleared away from that side of the buildings and covered the remaining outdoor equipment with tarps.
- Tents that house up to 10 people at a time are made of plastic tarps, metal sheeting, or bamboo - they provide shelter to refugees for months, or sometimes even years.
- The coach, wrapped in blue tarps, was pulled from the deep tunnel at the Edgware Road subway station.
- The furniture was covered with tarps and being moved to the basement of the building, as word was the new tenant already had furniture.
- Where possible, the heaters and enclosures were left in place during the concrete placement, and in all cases the concrete was covered with insulated tarps after placement.
- Drove by this morning and it was going strong with a big tarp up to cover the area.
- In the park we were met by stalls and music and families and groups on friends on blue tarps drinking and picnicking under blossom covered trees.
- Even if you have a fitted boat cover, consider adding a tarp over it to protect the cover from bird droppings or other damage.

Origin

Early 20th century: abbreviation.

Rhymes

Arp, carp, harp, scarp, sharp

Definition of tarp in US English:

tarp

nountärptɑrp

North American informal

A tarpaulin sheet or cover.
〈非正式，主北美〉防水油布，篷帆布
Example sentencesExamples
- Everywhere she looked were piles of books, tarps covering crates and furniture, old chests, and a conglomeration of junk and useful items.
- Tents that house up to 10 people at a time are made of plastic tarps, metal sheeting, or bamboo - they provide shelter to refugees for months, or sometimes even years.
- The second tarp covering the cart is dusted with tiny needlelike ice crystals.
- The stage is half-soaked from blowing rain; the tarps covering the drums and percussion are all pretty wet.
- Even if you have a fitted boat cover, consider adding a tarp over it to protect the cover from bird droppings or other damage.
- By the time they were hovering over the site, everyone had cleared away from that side of the buildings and covered the remaining outdoor equipment with tarps.
- Use tarps as ground cloths and to cover up gear from dew and rain.
- All meals are cooked over a campfire and every night is spent beneath a tarp.
- They added outfield bleacher seats, a batting cage, and tarps to cover the field.
- With a flair beyond his scholarly appearance, the Professor swept around the room pulling tarps and covers off of the machinery.
- The furniture was covered with tarps and being moved to the basement of the building, as word was the new tenant already had furniture.
- Drove by this morning and it was going strong with a big tarp up to cover the area.
- The tarps are used to cover storm-damaged roofs.
- We've lost a number of potted plants, tarps and firewood covers over the years.
- Where possible, the heaters and enclosures were left in place during the concrete placement, and in all cases the concrete was covered with insulated tarps after placement.
- A sea of tarps and camping chairs cover the field in front of the main stage.
- In the panic that followed the flooding, disorganized camps consisting mainly of tarps and plastic sheets had sprung up anywhere dry land was left among the rising waters.
- Some used plastic bags and tarps to create makeshift covers for their rockets, keeping them from being exposed to the rain for as long as possible before launch.
- The coach, wrapped in blue tarps, was pulled from the deep tunnel at the Edgware Road subway station.
- In the park we were met by stalls and music and families and groups on friends on blue tarps drinking and picnicking under blossom covered trees.

Origin

Early 20th century: abbreviation.

词汇	tarp
释义	Definition of tarp in English: tarp noun tɑːptɑrp North American informal A tarpaulin sheet or cover. 〈非正式，主北美〉防水油布，篷帆布 Example sentencesExamples They added outfield bleacher seats, a batting cage, and tarps to cover the field. In the panic that followed the flooding, disorganized camps consisting mainly of tarps and plastic sheets had sprung up anywhere dry land was left among the rising waters. The tarps are used to cover storm-damaged roofs. A sea of tarps and camping chairs cover the field in front of the main stage. Some used plastic bags and tarps to create makeshift covers for their rockets, keeping them from being exposed to the rain for as long as possible before launch. Use tarps as ground cloths and to cover up gear from dew and rain. We've lost a number of potted plants, tarps and firewood covers over the years. The second tarp covering the cart is dusted with tiny needlelike ice crystals. All meals are cooked over a campfire and every night is spent beneath a tarp. Everywhere she looked were piles of books, tarps covering crates and furniture, old chests, and a conglomeration of junk and useful items. With a flair beyond his scholarly appearance, the Professor swept around the room pulling tarps and covers off of the machinery. The stage is half-soaked from blowing rain; the tarps covering the drums and percussion are all pretty wet. By the time they were hovering over the site, everyone had cleared away from that side of the buildings and covered the remaining outdoor equipment with tarps. Tents that house up to 10 people at a time are made of plastic tarps, metal sheeting, or bamboo - they provide shelter to refugees for months, or sometimes even years. The coach, wrapped in blue tarps, was pulled from the deep tunnel at the Edgware Road subway station. The furniture was covered with tarps and being moved to the basement of the building, as word was the new tenant already had furniture. Where possible, the heaters and enclosures were left in place during the concrete placement, and in all cases the concrete was covered with insulated tarps after placement. Drove by this morning and it was going strong with a big tarp up to cover the area. In the park we were met by stalls and music and families and groups on friends on blue tarps drinking and picnicking under blossom covered trees. Even if you have a fitted boat cover, consider adding a tarp over it to protect the cover from bird droppings or other damage. Origin Early 20th century: abbreviation. Rhymes Arp, carp, harp, scarp, sharp Definition of tarp in US English: tarp nountärptɑrp North American informal A tarpaulin sheet or cover. 〈非正式，主北美〉防水油布，篷帆布 Example sentencesExamples Everywhere she looked were piles of books, tarps covering crates and furniture, old chests, and a conglomeration of junk and useful items. Tents that house up to 10 people at a time are made of plastic tarps, metal sheeting, or bamboo - they provide shelter to refugees for months, or sometimes even years. The second tarp covering the cart is dusted with tiny needlelike ice crystals. The stage is half-soaked from blowing rain; the tarps covering the drums and percussion are all pretty wet. Even if you have a fitted boat cover, consider adding a tarp over it to protect the cover from bird droppings or other damage. By the time they were hovering over the site, everyone had cleared away from that side of the buildings and covered the remaining outdoor equipment with tarps. Use tarps as ground cloths and to cover up gear from dew and rain. All meals are cooked over a campfire and every night is spent beneath a tarp. They added outfield bleacher seats, a batting cage, and tarps to cover the field. With a flair beyond his scholarly appearance, the Professor swept around the room pulling tarps and covers off of the machinery. The furniture was covered with tarps and being moved to the basement of the building, as word was the new tenant already had furniture. Drove by this morning and it was going strong with a big tarp up to cover the area. The tarps are used to cover storm-damaged roofs. We've lost a number of potted plants, tarps and firewood covers over the years. Where possible, the heaters and enclosures were left in place during the concrete placement, and in all cases the concrete was covered with insulated tarps after placement. A sea of tarps and camping chairs cover the field in front of the main stage. In the panic that followed the flooding, disorganized camps consisting mainly of tarps and plastic sheets had sprung up anywhere dry land was left among the rising waters. Some used plastic bags and tarps to create makeshift covers for their rockets, keeping them from being exposed to the rain for as long as possible before launch. The coach, wrapped in blue tarps, was pulled from the deep tunnel at the Edgware Road subway station. In the park we were met by stalls and music and families and groups on friends on blue tarps drinking and picnicking under blossom covered trees. Origin Early 20th century: abbreviation.
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