What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish found in overturned waterproof sheets (5)" mean?

The definition is "Fish". The wordplay uses a reversal. TARPS (reversal="short for tarpaulins = waterproofed canvas sheets") = SPRAT; definition: "Fish" The answer is SPRAT.

Fish found in overturned waterproof sheets (5)

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