Groundsheet
[ground-sheet] /ˈgraʊndˌʃit/
noun
1.
a waterproof of plastic, canvas, or other durable material spread on the , as under a sleeping bag or in a tent, for protection against moisture.
/ˈɡraʊndˌʃiːt/
noun
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
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