water-fast

[ waw-ter-fast, -fahst, wot-er- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(of a color or dye) resistant to the effects caused by water; not changed or faded by the action of water.

First recorded in 1540–50

"We're making water fast in the forward compartment," came a voice through the speaking-tube.

Her crew succeeded in rescuing him, but she was making water fast, and there was nothing for it but to run her into the bank.

I could perceive there was a breeze, and that the ship was going through the water fast; by her lurching, she was close hauled.

All the straw raised on the farm would scarcely suffice to keep the houses water-fast if applied solely to this purpose.

When the springs would not supply the water fast enough, a well was dug.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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