noun Etymology: probably from 1tar + -palling, -pauling (from pall) Date: 1605 a piece of material (as durable plastic) used for protecting exposed objects or areas, sailor
TARPAULIN
Meaning of TARPAULIN in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012