TARPAULIN
/tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of TARPAULIN
A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.
"Throw a tarpaulin over that woodpile before it gets wet."
A sailor (often abbreviated to tar)
Any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover.
Examples of TARPAULIN in a Sentence
- "Throw a tarpaulin over that woodpile before it gets wet."
Word Details
Is TARPAULIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TARPAULIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TARPAULIN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TARPAULIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | r | p | a | u | l | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TARPAULIN
100 words from the letters in TARPAULIN
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How to Use TARPAULIN in Word Games
TARPAULIN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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