tarp

[ tahrp ]

noun

1. tarpaulin ( def 1 ).

tarp

¹

/ tɑːp /

noun

1. an informal word for tarpaulin

TARP

²

/ tɑːp /

acronym for

1. Troubled Assets Relief Program: a fund providing money to increase the liquidity of financial institutions

Word History and Origins

Origin of tarp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; by shortening

Example Sentences

Streisand’s three-member garden crew will mix those ingredients on a large tarp to feed all the roses, about three cups per bush.

From Los Angeles Times

Already, the area in front of the school was snarled with donkey carts loaded with people’s belongings, cooking gas cylinders, jugs of drinking water, mattresses and tarps.

From Los Angeles Times

The home was relatively unscathed, but several tarps and canopies were blown into the family’s backyard.

From Los Angeles Times

Al-Batsh plans to use tarps to cover holes in the walls as best he can.

From Los Angeles Times

The body was concealed with a tarp, and the friend was sworn to secrecy.

From Los Angeles Times

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