Definition of Waterproof
Waterproof
wa·ter·proof
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Impervious to water or resistant to its penetration.
e.g. The hikers wore waterproof jackets to protect themselves from the rain.
(adjective)
resistant to being washed away or degraded by water;
e.g. If you use waterproof makeup, it will not smudge even if you sweat or get caught in the rain.
(verb)
to make something resistant to water, typically by treating or covering it with a material that doesn't allow water to pass through;
e.g. This paint is used to waterproof wooden objects so that they do not get damaged by moisture.
(noun)
(British) an article of clothing, especially one like a coat, that is resistant to water and that thus keeps the wearer dry;
e.g. She remembered to bring her waterproof with her in case it rained.
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