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WATERPROOF
rainproof, waterproof, waterproofed
(adjective) not permitting the passage of water
raincoat, waterproof
(noun) a water-resistant coat
waterproof
(noun) any fabric impervious to water
waterproof
(verb) make watertight; “Waterproof the coat”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
waterproof (comparative more waterproof, superlative most waterproof)
Unaffected by water.
Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
(figurative) Incapable of failing; unassailable.
Synonyms
• (made of a material that doesn't allow water in): watertight
Verb
waterproof (third-person singular simple present waterproofs, present participle waterproofing, simple past and past participle waterproofed)
To make waterproof or water-resistant.
Noun
waterproof (plural waterproofs)
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.
Source: Wiktionary
Wa"ter*proof`, a.
Definition: Proof against penetration or permeation by water; impervious to water; as, a waterproof garment; a waterproof roof.
Wa"ter*proof`, n.
1. A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.
2. Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; esp., an outer garment made of such material.
Wa"ter*proof`, v. t.
Definition: To render impervious to water, as cloth, leather, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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