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waterproof

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtərpruf]

Word

Context: "products"

(adjective) something that does not let water in. If a jacket is waterproof, rain can't get inside and make you wet.

Example

I wore my waterproof jacket during the storm, and I stayed completely dry.

Example

My old shoes are not waterproof, so my feet got soaked in the puddles.

Example

Is this fabric waterproof, or will it get wet in the rain?

Context: "products"

(noun) a type of material or product that keeps water out. A waterproof watch stays working even when you swim with it.

Example

We bought a waterproof for camping, so we could stay dry while it rained.

Example

That phone is not a waterproof; it can be damaged if it gets wet.

Example

Do you know of any good waterproof available for outdoor activities?

Context: "products"

(verb) to make something resistant to water. This means treating it in a way that keeps water from getting inside.

Example

We decided to waterproof the wooden deck to protect it from the rain.

Example

We didn't waterproof our tent, so it leaked during the rainstorm.

Example

How can we waterproof our shoes to keep them dry?

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