Tarp
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /tÉ‘Ëp/
- US enPR: tärp, IPA: /tɑɹp/
- Rhymes: -É‘Ë(r)p
Origin 1
Full definition of tarp
Noun
tarp
(plural tarps)- Short form of tarpaulin.
- 1986, Paul Chadwick, Concrete: Under the Desert Stars, Dark Horse Books{Gun pointing at head} Sorry, Quigley, but you had your chance to cooperate.
Bob, straighten the tarp, we don’t want the rug splattered.
Usage notes
The short form might be perceived as informal, but it has replaced tarpaulin in most situations.