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

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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

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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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