Ground Cloth (Noun)
Meaning
A waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The campers carefully laid out the ground cloth under their tent to keep it dry in case of rain.
- A large ground cloth was spread out in the backyard for the outdoor wedding reception to protect the guests' shoes from the damp grass.
- Before setting up the tent, they made sure to put down a waterproof ground cloth to prevent moisture from seeping in.
- As part of their emergency kit, the hikers always carried a lightweight but waterproof ground cloth to keep them dry in case of bad weather.
- At the campsite, the family used a large tarp as a ground cloth under their tent to shield themselves from the wet ground.