leakproof
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of leakproof
Example Sentences
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Many of them were lined with clay, which made them leakproof.
From Literature
The sewers in Morris Park, built in 1916, are made of interlocking vitrified block, which is designed to be leakproof and was deemed highly modern when the Bronx borough president ordered them installed, Aggarwala said.
From Seattle Times
And although the set’s rectangular containers aren’t leakproof, we were surprised to find that its round containers are.
From Slate
The connection between the toilet and the plumbing drainpipe must be leakproof so that water and rank sewer gas can’t seep into your home.
From Seattle Times
We tested the Klean Kanteen with the sport top, which Klean Kanteen says is not guaranteed to be leakproof; leave it on its side for too long, and water may dribble out.
From Slate
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