Tarp (noun)

1. A heavy-duty sheet of waterproof material, typically made of plastic or canvas, used to cover and protect equipment or materials.
2. A large sheet of plastic or canvas used as a temporary shelter or cover.

Origin:

An acronym of the phrase "tarpaulin" which is derived from the word "tar" and "palling", a heavy-duty waterproof sheet.

Examples:

1. He used a tarp to cover the pile of firewood.
2. The construction workers used a tarp to cover the building materials.
3. The tarp was used as a shelter from the rain.
4. The tarp was used to cover the hole in the roof.
5. The tarp was used to protect the floor during the painting.