waterproof

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of preventing the passage of water or other liquids.

• A coating or treatment that makes something waterproof.

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Synonyms

watertight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waterproof
proof , glove , dove , loaf

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Variants

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waterproof , waterproofness , waterproofnesses , waterproofs , waterproofed , waterproofer , waterproofers , waterproofing

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Forms

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waterproofs, waterproofing

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Etymology

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Derived from the words 'water' and 'proof'. In the late 16th century, it was used to refer to a cloth that could be used in the rain without getting wet.

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Trivia

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1. Waterproof materials were once made by coating fabrics with a mixture of wax and resin.

2. The first waterproof fabric was invented in 1854 by Charles Mackintosh.

3. Waterproof materials are used in various industries, including construction, marine, and outdoor recreation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Water resistance: The ability of a material to resist water penetration, often measured by water resistance ratings.

2. Gore-Tex: A type of waterproof fabric made by the company W.L. Gore & Associates.

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Culture

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Waterproof materials and coatings have been used for centuries to protect against the elements. In literature, waterproof materials are often used as metaphors for protection and security.

How to Memorize "waterproof"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a raincoat or a pair of boots that are waterproof. Visualize how the water beads up and rolls off the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waterproof' with the image of a raindrop bouncing off a leaf or a rubber duck in the bathtub.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Waterproof: Wets Are Rarely Found Under' to remember the definition of waterproof.

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