vải dầu
Definition
- Noun:
- Oilcloth: A fabric, typically cotton or linen, that has been treated with oil, wax, or a synthetic coating to make it waterproof. It is commonly used for tablecloths, rainwear, or bags.
- Tarpaulin: A heavy-duty, waterproof cloth, often made of canvas or polyester coated with plastic or tar, used for covering and protecting objects from the weather.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà ngoại trải tấm vải dầu lên bàn ăn. (Grandmother spread the oilcloth on the dining table.)
- Hãy dùng vải dầu che đống gỗ đó lại. (Use the tarpaulin to cover that pile of wood.)
- Áo mưa ngày xưa thường được may bằng vải dầu. (Raincoats in the old days were often made from oilcloth.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can refer to the material itself or to a finished item (like a cover or garment) made from it. The specific meaning is often clear from context.
- Cửa hàng bán vải dầu theo mét. (The store sells oilcloth by the meter.)
- Anh ấy cuộn tấm vải dầu lại. (He rolled up the tarpaulin.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bạt dầu (n): A more common modern synonym for "tarpaulin," especially for heavy-duty covers.
- Phủ bạt dầu lên mái nhà tạm. (Cover the temporary roof with a tarpaulin.)
- Vải nhựa (n): Plastic-coated fabric; a type of modern oilcloth.
- Túi được làm từ vải nhựa không thấm nước. (The bag is made from plastic-coated fabric and is waterproof.)
Synonyms
- Oilcloth: Waterproofed fabric for household use.
- Tarpaulin: Heavy waterproof sheet for protection.
- Waterproof cloth: General term for any fabric treated to resist water.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the term "vải dầu."