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- US Pronunciation
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- [waw-ter-proof, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌpruf, ˈwɒt ər-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [waw-ter-proof, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌpruf, ˈwɒt ər-/
Definitions of water-proofed word
- adjective water-proofed impervious to water. 1
- adjective water-proofed rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber: a waterproof hat. 1
- noun water-proofed Chiefly British. a raincoat or other outer coat impervious to water. 1
- noun water-proofed any of several coated or rubberized fabrics that are impervious to water. 1
- verb with object water-proofed to make waterproof. 1
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Origin of water-proofed
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; water + -proof
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Parts of speech for Water-proofed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
water-proofed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for water-proofed
noun water-proofed
- airtightness — the quality of being airtight
- impermeability — not permeable; impassable.
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