drop cloth

/ˌdrɑp ˈklɔθ/

Other forms: drop cloths

Definitions of drop cloth

1. noun

   a large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted
   type of:

   piece of cloth, piece of material

   a separate part consisting of fabric
2. noun

   a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
   synonyms: drop, drop curtain

   types:

   scrim

   a theater drop that appears opaque until it is lit from behind

   type of:

   curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall

   hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)