rainproof
/'reinpru:f/ Cách viết khác : (raintight) /'reintait/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Impervious to rain; not permitting the passage of water, specifically rainwater: Describes an object or material that is designed or treated to prevent water from rain from penetrating it.
Usage
- The word "rainproof" is used to describe items like clothing, fabrics, containers, or structures that are resistant to water penetration from rain. It is a compound adjective formed from "rain" and "proof."
- It is often used interchangeably with "waterproof," though "rainproof" can sometimes imply a specific resistance to rain rather than complete immersion in water.
Examples
- Adjective:
- Make sure your backpack is rainproof before the hiking trip.
- The contract specified that the tent material must be completely rainproof.
- He wore a rainproof jacket during the storm.
Advanced Usage
- "rainproof" as a verb (less common): To make something resistant to rain.
- They treated the fabric to rainproof the outdoor cushions.
Variants and Related Words
- Waterproof (adj.): Impervious to water under all ordinary conditions, not just rain.
- Water-resistant (adj.): Able to resist the penetration of water to some degree but not entirely.
- Weatherproof (adj.): Able to withstand exposure to all weather conditions (sun, wind, rain, etc.).
- Raincoat (n.): A coat made from rainproof material.
Synonyms
- Waterproof
- Watertight
- Impermeable (to water)
Antonyms
- Permeable
- Porous
- Absorbent
Related Phrases/Idioms
- : A promise or warranty that an item will not leak during rain.
- The manufacturer offers a five-year rainproof guarantee on their jackets.
Adjective
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not permitting the passage of water
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