stormproof

stormproof
adjective
protected against or able to withstand storms
Similar to: ↑protected

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
: impervious to damage by storm : so tight as to exclude penetration by wind, rain, or snow in time of storm

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/stawrm"proohf'/, adj.
protected from or not affected by storms.
[1585-95; STORM + -PROOF]

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stormˈproof adjective
Proof against storms or storming
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Main Entry:storm

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