windtight

American

[wind-tahyt] / ˈwɪndˌtaɪt /

adjective

so tight as to prevent passage of wind or air.

Etymology

Origin of windtight

First recorded in 1500–10; wind ¹ + tight

Example Sentences

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Over the trousers the Eskimo wears a windtight fur parka with the skin side outside and no opening in front.

From Time Magazine Archive

The unprotected roof was lagged with sacks and sheep-skins and, after this had been effected, the hut became practically windtight.

From Project Gutenberg

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