Main Entry: tar·pau·lin

Pronunciation: \tär-ˈpȯ-lən, ˈtär-pə-; ÷tär-ˈpōl-yən\

Function: noun

Etymology: probably from ¹tar + -palling, -pauling (from pall)

Date: 1605

1 : a piece of material (as durable plastic) used for protecting exposed objects or areas
2 : sailor