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groundsheet

[ UK /ɡɹˈa‍ʊndʃiːt/ ]
NOUN
  1. a waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture

How To Use groundsheet In A Sentence

  • Every ounce saved was important and they didn't even take blankets or greatcoats and they slept as best they could in rough bamboo shelters with only a groundsheet to keep out the mountain cold.
  • The tent was made of reinforced cambric, fawn coloured, with sewn - in groundsheet, and at each end a circular sleeve-door and ventilator.
  • Insert the tent poles through the eyelets on the groundsheet.
  • He hoisted a heavy, laden pack onto his back, closed up the skiff, and bore a groundsheet and heavy sleeping-bag in his arms.
  • The groundsheet was spread out below the hedge and the greenery was hit with the pole, the berries falling to the sacking.
  • If you're basing yourself at one campsite place an old groundsheet or plastic sheet under the tent.
  • We dig in and cover ourselves with a groundsheet. Times, Sunday Times
  • Tents could be made to connect with tarpaulins and groundsheets. Into Africa - a social history of the East African Safari
  • The base of each pole is then inserted into brass eyelets on nylon webbing which are attached to the groundsheet.
  • Our rendezvous with another soggy groundsheet may not be too far away. Times, Sunday Times
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