windproof

[ wind-proof ]

/ ˈwɪndˌpruf /

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adjective

resisting wind, as fabric or a jacket or coat.

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Origin of windproof

First recorded in 1610–20; wind¹ + -proof

Constructed with waterproof and windproof three-layer Gore-Tex fabric and fully taped seams, they provide superb protection from formidable conditions but are still remarkably airy.
Runner-Up Review: The Shell Pants That Almost Made Our 2022 Winter Buyer’s Guide|agintzler|October 26, 2021|Outside Online
Jack Wolfskin’s JWP combines a classic puffer look with a 100 percent recycled polyester fabric and 100 percent recycled synthetic fill, and features a water-resistant, windproof outer and fast-drying, synthetic insulation.
The Best Vests of 2022|jversteegh|October 26, 2021|Outside Online
Fabrics that are water- and windproof are typically called hard shells.
This New Breathable Hard Shell Is Also the Most Waterproof|wsiler|September 18, 2021|Outside Online
Anything with a rating of less than one CFM is considered windproof.
This New Breathable Hard Shell Is Also the Most Waterproof|wsiler|September 18, 2021|Outside Online

It has two windproof buckles and an elastic cord at the bottom, allowing for a tight and secure fit around the bike that protects it from wind and rain.
Best bike storage: Wall mounts, bike hooks, and more bike storage ideas|empire|July 20, 2021|Popular-Science
Kate changed in the airport, into a (windproof) pair of jeans and a cream sweater.
Gust of Wind Catches Kate's Dress During Stop Over Down Under|Tom Sykes|September 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Our clothing in moderate temperatures consisted of thick woollen underclothing and Burberry windproof overalls.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2|Roald Amundsen
Outside the mits we wore an outer covering of windproof material, so as not to wear them out too quickly.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2|Roald Amundsen
Ail the walls were double and were made of windproof material, with about an inch between for the air to circulate.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2|Roald Amundsen
It had been made by our able sailmaker, Rionne, and was of very thin windproof gabardine.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2|Roald Amundsen
A modern, up-to-date coop should have a warm, windproof sleeping room and an outside scratching shed.
Outdoor Sports and Games|Claude H. Miller