1. large sheets of strong waterproof material used as protective coverings

Examples

• The workers covered the construction materials with tarpaulins before the storm.
• We used tarpaulins to protect our camping gear from the rain.
• The truck driver secured the cargo with heavy-duty tarpaulins.
• Blue tarpaulins covered the damaged roof until repairs could be made.
• The baseball field was protected by tarpaulins during the downpour.
• Farmers often use tarpaulins to cover hay bales in the field.