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ground·sheet

   [ground-sheet]
noun
a waterproof sheet of plastic, canvas, or other durable material spread on the ground, as under a sleeping bag or in a tent, for protection against moisture.
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Also called ground cloth.

Origin:
1905–10; ground1 + sheet1
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groundsheet or ground cloth (ˈɡraʊndˌʃiːt)
 
—n
1.  a waterproof rubber, plastic, or polythene sheet placed on the ground in a tent, etc, to keep out damp
2.  a similar sheet put over a sports field to protect it against rain
 
ground cloth or ground cloth
 
—n

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