waterproof
[ waw-ter-proof, wot-er- ]
adjective
noun
verb (used with object)
to make waterproof.
Origin of waterproof
1Other words from waterproof
- wa·ter·proof·er, noun
- wa·ter·proof·ness, noun
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How to use waterproof in a sentence
Once the general public fully appreciate its qualities of waterproofness and durability its future will be assured.
Animal Proteins | Hugh Garner BennettThe object of fat liquoring is to give softness, pliability, or waterproofness, and to feed the "empty" chrome tannage.
Animal Proteins | Hugh Garner Bennett
British Dictionary definitions for waterproof
waterproof
/ (ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf) /
adjective
not penetrable by water: Compare water-repellent, water-resistant
noun
mainly British a waterproof garment, esp a raincoat
verb(tr)
to make (a fabric, item of clothing, etc) waterproof
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