The word "tarp" is short for "tarpaulin," which refers to a large, waterproof sheet made of strong material like canvas or plastic. It is often used to protect objects or provide shelter from rain or sunlight. Full definition
Jacob Brooks makes adjustments to one of the camp's many «tarpees,» a winterized teepee made of tarp with a built - in chimney, designed by Paul Cheokoten Wagner. (npr.org)
In October 1997 at the Indy Cat Show, my cat's double cage fell off the table after show management accidentally dropped a bolt of plastic tarp on top of his cage. (cfa.org)
Rather than indebting the banks with more loans, as the United States did with TARP funds, a purchase of bank shares boosts the value of the banks» equity, which will then allow the banks to directly lend MORE, by reducing the debt - to - equity ratio. (betterstockideas.com)