1. A large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted
   "They spread a drop cloth to protect the hardwood floor before painting the walls"
    
2. A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
   "The drop cloth revealed a stunning painted landscape";
   - drop curtain, drop

Derived forms: drop cloths

Type of: curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall, piece of cloth, piece of material