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By David Sweet, About.com

Definition: put up shade - This phrase is commonly used at exposed campsites or the beach and means to erect a screen room or tarp so that you can get out of the hot sun. Temporary shade can be quickly erected with a tarp, some aluminum poles, guy lines, and tent stakes.

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