runproof
Definition
- Adjective:
- Resistant to runs: Describes a type of hosiery (such as stockings or tights) that is manufactured to prevent the development or propagation of long, straight tears or "runs."
- Resistant to ladders (UK): In British English, the same type of damage in hosiery is called a "ladder," so "runproof" means resistant to ladders.
Usage
- The adjective "runproof" is used almost exclusively to describe hosiery and fabrics used for similar garments. It is a technical or descriptive term found on product labels and in advertisements.
- It typically precedes the noun it describes (e.g., runproof tights).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically in very limited contexts to describe other things designed to prevent a linear failure or unraveling, though this is rare.
- The software update created a more runproof code structure. (Figurative, non-standard usage)
Variants and Related Words
- Run-resistant (adj): A more formal synonym for "runproof."
- Ladderproof (adj, chiefly UK): The British English equivalent of "runproof."
Synonyms
- Run-resistant
- Ladder-resistant
- Durable (in the context of hosiery)
Antonyms
- Fragile (in the context of hosiery)
- Prone to runs/ladders
Notes on Meaning
- The meaning is highly specific to the textile and clothing industry. The "run" refers to a tear where threads in a knitted fabric unravel in a line.
- While "runproof" suggests high resistance, it does not typically imply complete, absolute impossibility of getting a run.
Adjective
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(of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
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