waterproof

🇺🇸 /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/
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adjective
R

Not letting water pass through or get damaged by water.

This jacket is waterproof, so you won't get wet in the rain.

noun
R

Clothing that keeps water out.

Wear your waterproof when it rains to stay dry.

verb
R

To make something keep water out.

You can waterproof your shoes with a special spray.

translation

adj. Not letting water pass through or get damaged by water.
n. Clothing that keeps water out.
v. To make something keep water out.

Word Forms

Plural waterproofs
Progressive waterproofing
Past waterproofed
Perfect waterproofed
3rd Present waterproofs