wearproof

[ wair-proof ]

/ ˈwɛərˌpruf /

adjective

resistant to damage or deterioration by normal use or wear.

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to say or do hesitantly or awkwardly

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Origin of wearproof

wear + -proof

Words nearby wearproof

weariless, wearing, wearing apparel, wearing course, wearisome, wearproof, weary, weasand, weasel, weasel out, weasel word

British Dictionary definitions for wearproof

wearproof

/ (ˈwɛəˌpruːf) /

adjective

resistant to damage from normal wear or usage

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