waterproof
IPA: wˈɔtɝpruf
noun
- A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.
- Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; especially, an outer garment made of such material.
verb
- To make waterproof or water-resistant.
adjective
- Resistant to the effects of water.
- Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
- (figurative) Incapable of failing; unassailable.
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Examples of "waterproof" in Sentences
- My jacket is waterproof.
- I tried to waterproof the kitchen.
- The rope was waterproofed braided linen.
- Waterproofing is applied to the building.
- Rest of the tents are waterproof summer tents.
- Primer adds to the waterproofness of the paint.
- The jacket no longer has a main waterproof zipper.
- The hull was waterproofed with moss drenched in tar.
- The case was both of the correct size and waterproof.
- It is ideal for repairing and waterproofing metal roofs.
- The additive may be a dustproofing or a waterproofing agent.
- Â This was also in waterproof ink, but using a finer point pen.
- Fabrics that are absolutely impermeable to water are called waterproof.
- Water perification of some sort. knife matches in waterproof container. compass
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