stormproof
Definition
Adjective: 1. Protected against storms; designed or constructed to resist damage from severe weather conditions, especially high winds and heavy rain. - This describes an object, structure, or material that is specially made to endure the forces of a storm without failing or being damaged.
Usage
The adjective "stormproof" is used to describe the quality of an item that can withstand storms. It typically comes before a noun or after a linking verb like "is" or "seems." - We invested in stormproof windows for the coastal house. - The emergency shelter is designed to be completely stormproof. - Is this tent truly stormproof?
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While less common, "stormproof" can be used metaphorically to describe something resilient to metaphorical "storms" or crises.
- Their friendship has proven to be stormproof, surviving many arguments and hardships.
Variants and Related Words
- Weatherproof (adjective): A broader term meaning resistant to damage from all kinds of weather, including sun, rain, wind, and snow. "Stormproof" is a more specific type of weatherproofing.
- Waterproof (adjective): Impervious to water.
- Windproof (adjective): Resistant to the penetration of wind.
Synonyms
- Storm-resistant
- Weathertight (in the context of buildings)
- Rugged (in a more general sense of durability)
Antonyms
- Flimsy
- Fragile
- Vulnerable
Adjective
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protected against or able to withstand storms
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