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wearproof

[ wair-proof ]
/ ˈwɛərˌpruf /
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adjective
resistant to damage or deterioration by normal use or wear.
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Origin of wearproof

wear + -proof

Words nearby wearproof

wearisome, wear off, wear one's heart on one's sleeve, wear out, wear out one's welcome, wearproof, wear the pants, wear thin, wear two hats, wear well, weary
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British Dictionary definitions for wearproof

wearproof
/ (ˈwɛəˌpruːf) /
adjective
resistant to damage from normal wear or usage
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