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waterproof

wa·terp·roof

UK/ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf/ US/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (2) verb (1)

adjective

1.

not permitting the passage of water

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noun

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verb

1.

make watertight

  • “Waterproof the coat”

Origin

From water + -proof. Compare West Frisian wetterproef (“waterproof”), Dutch waterproef (“waterproof”).

Phrases

  • waterproof pants

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