WATERPROOF


Meaning of WATERPROOF in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

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

Take ~ 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 ~s to wear over your leathers.

N-COUNT: usu pl

3.

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

The whole boat has been totally ~ed...

VERB: usu passive, be V-ed

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