Definitions

1. noun

A piece of cloth or other material used to protect surfaces from being splashed or stained by liquids.

“She spread a large dropcloth on the floor to catch any spills from the painting project.”

2. noun

A protective covering for a surface, especially one that is easily soiled or damaged.

“The dropcloth was put down to prevent the new carpet from getting dirty during the renovation.”

3. noun

A tablecloth or other covering for a table, especially one used outdoors.

“They used a dropcloth as a makeshift tablecloth for the outdoor picnic.”