-PROOF


Meaning of -PROOF in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

~ combines with nouns and verbs to form adjectives which indicate that something cannot be damaged or badly affected by the thing or action mentioned.

...a bomb~ aircraft...

In a large microwave~ dish, melt butter for 20 seconds.

COMB in ADJ

2.

~ combines with nouns to form verbs which refer to protecting something against being damaged or badly affected by the thing mentioned.

...home energy efficiency grants towards the cost of draught~ing your home.

...inflation~ed pensions.

COMB in VERB: V n, V-ed

3.

see also bullet~ , childproof , damp~ course , fireproof , ovenproof , soundproof , waterproof , weatherproof

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