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tarp; tars; basha; visquine; hootchie | tarp; tars; basha; visquine; hootchie | ||
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* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | * Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
* Wikipedia | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarpaulin (Accessed Sept. 28, 2005) | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:36, 8 June 2022
Description
A large protective canvas sheet. Tarpaulins are often coated with tar, wax, latex, plastic, or paint for water resistance. Tarps are typically used to cover equipment, provide shelter, or as a ground cover. Basha and visquine are two types of plastic tarps.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tarp; tars; basha; visquine; hootchie
Resources and Citations
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarpaulin (Accessed Sept. 28, 2005)