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waterproofs

/ˈwɔːtəpruːfs/ /ˈwɑːtərpruːfs/

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noun

A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.

Examples :

""Before the school camping trip, Mom made sure everyone had enough waterproofs to stay dry in the rain." "

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noun

Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; especially, an outer garment made of such material.

Examples :

"The children put on their waterproofs before going out to play in the rain. "

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verb

To make waterproof or water-resistant.

Examples :

"He waterproofs his boots every autumn to protect them from the rain and snow. "

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