runproof

runproof
adjective
(of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
Syn: ↑ladder-proof, ↑run-resistant
Similar to: ↑impervious, ↑imperviable

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
: resistant to runs

runproof stockings

runproof dye

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/run"proohf'/, adj.
made to resist unraveling, runs, or running, as stockings or dyes.
[RUN + -PROOF]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • runproof — /run proohf /, adj. made to resist unraveling, runs, or running, as stockings or dyes. [RUN + PROOF] * * * …   Universalium

  • runproof — adj. (of hosiery) resistant to runs …   English contemporary dictionary

  • ladder-proof — adj. resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders; of hosiery. Syn: runproof, run resistant. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • ladderproof — adj. (of hosiery) resistant to runs, runproof …   English contemporary dictionary

  • imperviable — adjective not admitting of passage or capable of being affected a material impervious to water someone impervious to argument • Syn: ↑impervious • Ant: ↑pervious (for: ↑impervious) …   Useful english dictionary

  • ladder-proof — adjective (of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders • Syn: ↑runproof, ↑run resistant • Similar to: ↑impervious, ↑imperviable …   Useful english dictionary

  • run-resistant — adjective (of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders • Syn: ↑runproof, ↑ladder proof • Similar to: ↑impervious, ↑imperviable …   Useful english dictionary

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