WATERPROOF


Meaning of WATERPROOF in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ wɔ:tə(r)pru:f ]

( waterproofs, waterproofing, waterproofed)

1.

Something which is waterproof does not let water pass through it.

Take waterproof clothing–Orkney weather is unpredictable...

ADJ

2.

Waterproofs are items of clothing which do not let water in. ( mainly BRIT )

For staying dry you’ll want nice lightweight waterproofs to wear over your leathers.

N-COUNT : usu pl

3.

If something is waterproofed , it is treated so that water cannot pass through it or damage it.

The whole boat has been totally waterproofed...

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed

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