Adjective: waterproof 'wo-tu(r),proof
- Not permitting the passage of water
"The defendant agreed to put the said house in good repair, including making the roof waterproof";
- rainproof, waterproofed
- Any fabric impervious to water
"He wore a waterproof to stay dry in the rain"
- A water-resistant coat
"She put on her waterproof before stepping out into the downpour";
- raincoat
- Make watertight
"Waterproof the coat"
Derived forms: waterproofs, waterproofing, waterproofed
See also: tight
Type of: cloth, coat, fabric, material, seal, seal off, textile
Encyclopedia: Waterproof, Louisiana