tarpaulin — a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, typically canvas or plastic, used as a covering
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, typically canvas or plastic, used as a covering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrˌpɔːlɪn/
Korean meaning: 방수포, 덮개용 방수천
Korean pronunciation: 타르-폴-린 (강세: 타르)
Example Sentences
- The camping trip turned into a comedy show when the tarpaulin flew away like a superhero cape in the wind.
- Construction workers use tarpaulins to protect building materials from weather damage.
- My dad's idea of fixing the leaky roof was throwing a bright orange tarpaulin over it – our house looked like a giant pumpkin!
tarpaulin
NOUN//ˈtɑːrˌpɔːlɪn//
a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, typically canvas or plastic, used as a covering
Waterproof covering protects camping gear
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Under the tarpaulin, safe are the insulin and mandolin!
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Origin
17세기 선원들이 사용하던 용어에서 유래되었습니다. 'tar'(타르)와 'pall'(덮개)의 합성어로, 배의 돛이나 화물을 보호하기 위해 타르를 칠한 천을 의미했습니다.
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“The camping trip turned into a comedy show when the tarpaulin flew away like a superhero cape in the wind.”
“Construction workers use tarpaulins to protect building materials from weather damage.”
“My dad's idea of fixing the leaky roof was throwing a bright orange tarpaulin over it – our house looked like a giant pumpkin!”
“The farmers covered their hay bales with tarpaulins before the storm arrived.”
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