waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
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Adjective

1.
resistant qualityimpervious to water
  • The waterproof jacket kept him dry in the rain..
impervious sealed watertight
2.
figurativeincapable of being undermined or defeated
  • His argument was waterproof and convincing.
impervious invulnerable unassailable

Verb

tr.
1.
object treatmentmake an object resistant to water
  • They waterproof the tent before camping.
coat insulate seal
2.
structure sealingseal a structure to prevent leaks
  • Workers waterproof the basement to stop flooding.
caulk seal

Noun

1.
clothingUKgarment made from water-resistant materialUK
  • She wore a waterproof during the storm.
raincoat slicker
2.
materialssubstance used to make materials water-resistant
  • Apply the waterproof to your boots before hiking.
sealant
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Images of waterproof

  • waterproof: garment made from water-resistant material
    garment made from water-resistant material

Expressions with waterproof

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pants made from material that keeps water out
He wore waterproof pants during the hike to stay dry.

Origin of waterproof

English, water (liquid) + proof (resistant)

Terms with waterproof included in their meaning

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clothing
waterproof coat worn during rain
rubberadj.
material quality
made from stretchy, waterproof material with smooth texture
protection
waterproof hat for rainy weather
clothing
waterproof footwear made of rubber
infants
waterproof pants worn over diapers
bathroom
waterproof headgear for keeping hair dry in the shower
bathroom accessory
waterproof curtain that prevents water from splashing out
cold weather gear
insulated and waterproof pants for cold and snowy activities

Examples of waterproof in a sentence

  • The tent was waterproof, ensuring they stayed dry during the storm.
  • Her plan was waterproof against any criticism.
  • The strategy was so well thought out, it was practically waterproof.
  • We need to waterproof the basement before the rainy season.
  • He decided to waterproof his shoes for the hike.
  • They need to waterproof the roof before the rainy season.

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  1. French:imperméable, imperméabiliser, ...
  2. German:wasserdicht, imprägnieren, ...
  3. Italian:impermeabile, impermeabilizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:a prueba de agua, impermeabilizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:impermeável, impermeabilizar, ...
  6. Chinese:防水的, 防水处理, ...
  7. Japanese:防水, 防水加工する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضادّ لِلماء, عَزَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָמִיד לַמַּיִם, לְאַטּוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:водонепроницаемый, делать водонепроницаемым, ...
  11. Ukrainian:водонепроникний, робити, ...
  12. Hindi:जलरोधक, जलरोधी बनाना, ...

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