wa·ter·proof (wô t r-pr f , w t r-)adj.1. Impervious to or unaffected by water. 2. Made of or coated or treated with rubber, plastic, or a sealing agent to prevent penetration by water. n.1. A material or fabric that is impervious to water. 2. Chiefly British A raincoat or other such outer garment. tr.v. wa·ter·proofed, wa·ter·proof·ing, wa·ter·proofs To make impervious to water. |
waterproof Adjective
not allowing water to pass through: waterproof trousers
Noun
Chiefly Brit a waterproof garment, such as a raincoat
Verb
to make waterproof: the bridge is having its deck waterproofed
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| Noun | 1. | waterproof - any fabric impervious to water cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress" |
| 2. | waterproof - a water-resistant coat Burberry - a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer coat - an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors trench coat - a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets |
| Verb | 1. | waterproof - make watertight; "Waterproof the coat"seal, seal off - make tight; secure against leakage; "seal the windows" |
| Adj. | 1. | waterproof - not permitting the passage of watertight - of such close construction as to be impermeable; "a tight roof"; "warm in our tight little house" |
Translationswaterproof [ˈwɔːtəpruːf] water
adj [
trousers, jacket etc] →
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