WATERPROOFING

waterproofing, sealing

(noun) the act of treating something to make it repel water

waterproofing

(noun) a coating capable of making a surface waterproof

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

waterproofing

present participle of waterproof

Noun

waterproofing (countable and uncountable, plural waterproofings)

The treatment of something to make it waterproof.

A waterproof material.

Source: Wiktionary


Wa"ter*proof`ing, n.

1. The act or process of making waterproof.

2. Same as Waterproof, n., 1.

WATERPROOF

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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