Definition of waterproof Waterproof

/wɔˈtɚpɹuˌf/ - [woterpruf] - wa•ter•proof

We found 15 definitions of waterproof from 5 different sources.

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What does waterproof mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: waterprooves

waterproof - any fabric impervious to water
  cloth, textile, fabric, material artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
waterproof - a water-resistant coat
  raincoat
  coat growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
  burberry a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer
  mac, mack, macintosh, mackintosh a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

Verb

waterproofs, waterproofing, waterproofed  

waterproof - make watertight; "Waterproof the coat"
  seal off, seal decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • waterproof (Noun)
    A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc. , impervious to water.
  • waterproof (Noun)
    Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; especially, an outer garment made of such material.
  • waterproof (Verb)
    To make waterproof or water-resistant.
  • waterproof (Adjective)
    Unaffected by water.
  • waterproof (Adjective)
    Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • waterproof (a.)
    Proof against penetration or permeation by water; impervious to water; as, a waterproof garment; a waterproof roof.
  • waterproof (n.)
    A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.
  • waterproof (n.)
    Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; esp., an outer garment made of such material.
  • waterproof (v. t.)
    To render impervious to water, as cloth, leather, etc.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • waterproof
    Not permitting the passage of water.
  • waterproof
    To make watertight.

Part of speech

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  • waterproof, verb, present, 1st person singular of waterproof (infinitive).
  • waterproof, verb (infinitive).
  • waterproof, noun, singular of waterproofs.

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