waterproof
/ˈwɔːtəpruːf
/adjective
1Impervious to water: a waterproof hat...
- You'd think I'd know better, wouldn't you, than to look at a clear November sky and decide to leave my hat and my waterproof coat behind?
- She slipped on waterproof shoes and a woolen hat.
- Although it doesn't claim to be waterproof, it is highly weather resistant.
Synonyms
watertight, water-repellent, water-resistant, weatherproof;
damp-proof;
impermeable, impervious;
coated, proofed, rubberized, waxed
1.1Not liable to be washed away by water: waterproof ink...
- This waterproof coating will not wash off, thicken in cold conditions or attract dirt like oil lubricants do.
- In a smart move he's bought in a large batch of waterproof ink.
- Their waterproof inks and papers also guarantee serious longevity.
noun British
A garment, especially a coat, that keeps out water: she put on boots and a waterproof...
- With the pre-match formalities over the players peel off the waterproofs and are set for action.
- It is very important to wear really good quality waterproofs.
- I like to take a good set of waterproofs because when it rains it pours.
Synonyms
raincoat, anorak, mackintosh, sou'wester, oilskin, cagoule, cape
British informal mac
verb [with object]
Make impervious to water: a plastic case waterproofs this disposable camera...
- This week, one team has to find a way of waterproofing a tent to take on an expedition, while the other team builds a seismograph out of an old alarm clock.
- Work includes repointing and waterproofing the tower and is expected to start shortly as the weather warms up.
- Many kinds of vehicles were waterproofed for D-Day, including tanks and jeeps.
Derivatives
waterproofer
- I've had one waterproofer come out for an estimate, which I don't have yet but expect to be substantial (he wants to dig down to the foundation, apply a rubber/polymer layer to the wall, then recover the wall, regrade, and put in a drain).
- Mid-Co is one of the best waterproofers out there.
- Consumers who buy three gallons of waterproofers can mail in proof of purchase to receive a baseball valued at $75 and autographed by one of the Hall of Famers.
waterproofness
- There are countless models on the market, but most involve some compromise between breathability and true waterproofness.
- Regarding footwear, waterproofness is likely to be more important than warmth.
- As a result, latex modified mortar and concrete have an improved waterproofness over ordinary mortar and concrete.