Tarp

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /tɑːp/
• US enPR: tärp, IPA: /tɑɹp/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)p

Full definition of tarp

Noun

1. 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.

Verb

1. To cover something with a tarpaulin.
• 2001, Verne Huser, River Running: Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, Rafting, p. 136The load may be tarped for serious white water, but tarped or not, everything should be tied securely in case of capsize.

Noun

1. (humorous, chiefly Internet slang) Deliberate misspelling of trap

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