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First Known Use: 1605
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a large piece of waterproof material (such as plastic or canvas) that is used to cover things and keep them dry
See words that rhyme with tarpaulin Spanish Central: Translation of tarpaulin Nglish: Translation of tarpaulin for Spanish speakers
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