DRAUGHTPROOF

Etymology

Adjective

draughtproof (comparative more draughtproof, superlative most draughtproof) (British spelling)

That prevents the access of draughts.

Verb

draughtproof (third-person singular simple present draughtproofs, present participle draughtproofing, simple past and past participle draughtproofed)

To seal an opening, so as to prevent the access of draughts.

Source: Wiktionary



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