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watertight

wa·ter·tight

UK/ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ US/ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having no leaks

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2.

not allowing water to pass in or out

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3.

without flaws or loopholes

  • “an ironclad contract”
  • “a watertight alibi”
  • “a bulletproof argument”

Origin

From water + tight.

Phrases

  • hold water

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