noun, British English - a large sheet of cloth or plastic used to protect floors, furniture, or other surfaces from paint, dust, or dirt while decorating or doing repair work
noun, American English - a large sheet of cloth or plastic used to protect floors, furniture, or other surfaces from paint, dust, or dirt while decorating or doing repair work
noun, formal - a small boat used to transport people or supplies between a larger vessel (such as a cruise ship or yacht) and the shore or another vessel