waterproofing

[ waw-ter-proo-fing, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌpru fɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- /
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noun

a substance by which something is made waterproof.
the act or process of making something waterproof.

Origin of waterproofing

First recorded in 1835–45; waterproof + -ing1

Words nearby waterproofing

watermark, watermeal, watermelon, waterpick, waterproof, waterproofing, waters, watersaver, waterscape, waterscorpion, watershed

Definition for waterproofing (2 of 2)

waterproof
[ waw-ter-proof, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌpruf, ˈwɒt ər- /

adjective

impervious to water.
rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber: a waterproof hat.

noun

Chiefly British. a raincoat or other outer coat impervious to water.
any of several coated or rubberized fabrics that are impervious to water.

verb (used with object)

to make waterproof.

Origin of waterproof

First recorded in 1730–40; water + -proof

OTHER WORDS FROM waterproof

wa·ter·proof·er, noun wa·ter·proof·ness, noun

Words related to waterproofing

plug, shut, secure, isolate, stop, enclose, close, stopper, plaster, gum, cork, segregate, fasten, paste, quarantine, waterproof

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British Dictionary definitions for waterproofing

waterproof
/ (ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf) /

adjective

not penetrable by water Compare water-repellent, water-resistant

noun

mainly British a waterproof garment, esp a raincoat

verb (tr)

to make (a fabric, item of clothing, etc) waterproof