Nautical Term: Tarpaulin
Definition of Tarpaulin
Tarpaulin refers to a large, heavy-duty piece of canvas or synthetic material, primarily used as a protective covering over vehicles, boats, or other outdoor equipment during transportation or while in storage.
For instance, consider a situation where a truck driver is transporting a shipment of sensitive electronics. To protect the cargo from rain, snow, or sunlight during the journey, the driver covers the entire truck bed with a thick, waterproof tarpaulin.
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