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weatherproofing

/ˈweðərˌpruːfɪŋ/ /ˈweðɚˌpruːfɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To make something resistant to damage caused by the weather.

Examples :

"We are weatherproofing the deck before winter to protect it from the snow and rain. "
weather building property environment

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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damage noun

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.

"The storm did a lot of damage to the area."

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make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

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deck noun

/dɛk/

Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.

"The family enjoyed their afternoon tea on the deck overlooking the garden. "

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protect verb

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

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weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

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caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

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snow noun

/snəʊ/ /snoʊ/

The frozen, crystalline state of water that falls as precipitation.

"A heavy blanket of snow covered the schoolyard this morning. "