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wind·proof

 (wĭnd′pro͞of′)
adj.
Impervious to or resistant to wind: a windproof jacket.
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windproof

(ˈwɪndpruːf)
adj
not penetrable by wind
vb (tr)
to make (a fabric, garment, building, etc) windproof
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wind•proof

(ˈwɪndˌpruf)

adj.
resisting penetration by the wind, as fabric or a coat.
[1610–20]
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windproof

[ˈwɪndpruːf] ADJa prueba de viento
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windproof

[ˈwɪndˌpruːf] adja prova di vento
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