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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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