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# waterproof

adjective; noun (a waterproof, waterproofs — UK); verb (waterproof, waterproofs, waterproofed)

«waterproof» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Waterproof means not letting water in or through. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#m1)
2. A waterproof is a coat that keeps the rain off (UK). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#m2)
3. To waterproof something means to treat it so water cannot get through. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#m3)

### In the lessons

In science lessons on materials you test which materials are waterproof (plastic, rubber) and which absorb water (paper, cotton). In everyday life you take a waterproof jacket on a hike. Phrases: «waterproof jacket», «waterproof watch», «waterproof boots».

### Examples

- Take your waterproof jacket in case it rains. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#x1)
- We tested which materials are waterproof. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#x2)
- My watch is waterproof, so I can swim with it. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#x3)
- Plastic is waterproof but paper is not. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#x4)
- Wellington boots are waterproof. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#x5)
- Dad waterproofed the tent before the trip. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#x6)
- Put on your waterproofs before we go out. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/#x7)

### Note

Compare: water-resistant (keeps out a little water) is weaker than waterproof. Ending -proof means «protected against» (fireproof, soundproof, childproof). Waterproof does not mean it floats.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «waterproof» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/waterproof/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«waterproof» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/waterproof.html) on Mova free.