dictionary definitions for "waterproof"


From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  waterproof
      adj 1: not permitting the passage of water [syn: rainproof,
             waterproof, waterproofed]
      n 1: any fabric impervious to water
      2: a water-resistant coat [syn: raincoat, waterproof]
      v 1: make watertight; "Waterproof the coat"

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Waterproof \Wa"ter*proof`\, a.
     Proof against penetration or permeation by water; impervious
     to water; as, a waterproof garment; a waterproof roof.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Waterproof \Wa"ter*proof`\, n.
     1. A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather,
        etc., impervious to water.
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     2. 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.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Waterproof \Wa"ter*proof`\, v. t.
     To render impervious to water, as cloth, leather, etc.
     [1913 Webster]


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