wa|ter|proof

wa|ter|proof
wa|ter|proof «WT uhr proof, WOT-», adjective, noun, verb.
–adj.
that will not let water through; resistant to water: »

An umbrella should be waterproof.

–n.
1. a waterproof material.
2. a waterproof coat; raincoat.
–v.t.
to make waterproof: »

These hiking shoes have been waterproofed.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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