tarpaulins

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  11. tarpaulins
Scope note
Coverings, originally sheets of canvas coated or impregnated with tar to repel moisture, used to protect objects beneath them. The term is often applied to other kinds of waterproof cloth, made from polyurethane or polyethylene.
tarpaulins
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025