ground cloth
Definition
Noun: A waterproof sheet of material placed on the ground, typically under a tent or sleeping bag, to provide a protective barrier against moisture, dirt, and cold from the earth.
Usage
A ground cloth is used as a protective layer between the ground and your camping gear. It is placed directly on the ground before setting up a tent or laying out a sleeping bag. * Always use a ground cloth under your tent to prevent moisture from seeping in. * I spread the ground cloth on the damp forest floor before unrolling my sleeping bag.
Advanced Usage
- "to use something as a ground cloth": To employ an item for the purpose of a ground cloth, often improvised.
- We used a large plastic tarp as a ground cloth for our picnic.
Variants and Related Words
- Groundsheet (n): A direct synonym, more commonly used in British English.
- Make sure the groundsheet is fully inside the tent's footprint.
- Tarp (n, short for tarpaulin): A heavy-duty waterproof cloth, often used as an improvised or heavy-duty ground cloth.
- He laid down a tarp before assembling the tent poles.
Synonyms
- Groundsheet: A waterproof sheet spread on the ground, especially inside a tent.
- Footprint (specific to tents): A custom-fitted ground cloth designed for a specific tent model.
Related Phrases
- To lay down a ground cloth: The action of placing it on the ground.
- The first step in setting up camp is to lay down a ground cloth.
Noun
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a waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture
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