c. 1600, evidently a hybrid from tar (n.1) + palling, from pall "heavy cloth covering" (see pall (n.)); probably so called because the canvas sometimes is coated in tar to make it waterproof. Originally tarpawlin, tarpawling, etc., the spelling settled down early 18c.
例文
1. When it rained I rigged up a partial shelter with a tarpaulin .
雨が降ったとき、私は油布の草で簡単に雨宿りができる小屋を作った。
2.The pool furniture was folded，stacked，and covered with a tarpaulin .
プールの設備はすべて折り畳まれ、そこに積み上げられ、防水布もかけられている。
3.We put a tarpaulin across the window to block out the sun-light.
窓に油布を横に掛けて日光を遮る。
4.Many refugees are sheltering under makeshift tarpaulin structures.
多くの被災者が臨時に防水シートで建てられたテントに住んでいる。
5.With over 15 years specialized experience in manufacturing，selling，and serving of tarpaulin .