"wagonsheet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wagonsheets [plural]
Etymology: wagon + sheet Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wagon|sheet}} wagon + sheet Head templates: {{en-noun}} wagonsheet (plural wagonsheets)
  1. A large cloth, usually canvas, that covers the bed of a wagon to keep dust off the load. Synonyms: wagon-sheet
    Sense id: en-wagonsheet-en-noun-AhD5tPmz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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