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Word: Tarpaulin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: probably from tar+ pall+ -ing
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tɑːˈpɔːlɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas
Short Definition:heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas
Examples:- a stretch of roof is covered with tarpaulin
Definition:
a sailor's tarred or oilskin hat.
Short Definition:sailor's tarred or oilskin hat
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