ground cloth

noun

: a waterproof sheet placed on the ground for protection (as of a sleeping bag) against soil moisture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There’s also an insulated ground cloth to maintain the warmth in the hot tub. —

Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023 Having a ground cloth that fits you is paramount. —

Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 27 July 2021 If weight isn’t much of an issue, bring along the compatible ground cloth that can keep you a smidge warmer. —

Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2023 But for Dave, the size mattered most; his ground cloth needed to be big enough to hold both his body and his gear, so that the ground indeed felt like a home, full of his few belongings. —

Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 27 July 2021 The pool comes with everything needed to keep your pool in good order, including a cover, ladder, filter, maintenance kit, ground cloth, and even a volleyball set for fun. —

Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022 Additional mulch substitutes include ground cloth, cardboard, newspaper and plastic sheeting. —

Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Make sure to grab a ground cloth, which protects the tent floor and keeps out moisture. —

Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2021 See More

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