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Antonyms for rainproof

Grammar : Adj
Spell : reyn-proof
Phonetic Transcription : ˈreɪnˌpruf


Definition of rainproof

Origin :
  • also rain-proof, 1788, from rain (n.) + proof (n.).
  • As in waterproof : adj impervious to water
Example sentences :
  • In this way he built a very comfortable and rainproof bower.
  • Extract from : « An American Robinson Crusoe » by Samuel. B. Allison
  • The billets were comfortable and rainproof, making it an ideal place to stay.
  • Extract from : « History of Ambulance Company Number 139 » by Various
  • A more suitable and rainproof roof could scarcely be designed.
  • Extract from : « Argentina From A British Point Of View » by Various
  • Cravenette—Cloths treated and finished before weaving by an improved process which renders them rainproof.
  • Extract from : « Textiles and Clothing » by Kate Heintz Watson
  • We hasten to the trusty car and are soon ensconced beneath its rainproof coverings.
  • Extract from : « In Unfamiliar England » by Thomas Dowler Murphy
  • Really, it was quite a comfortable abode, cool and rainproof, especially after Bastin had built his hut in which to cook.
  • Extract from : « When the World Shook » by H. Rider Haggard
  • An outer covering that is rainproof and non-absorbent avoids the absorption of water and the consequent increase of weight.
  • Extract from : « Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours » by Arthur Whitten Brown
  • No one would cavil at that term as applied to Whitman—yet one must not forget the “rainproof coat.”
  • Extract from : « The Vagabond in Literature » by Arthur Rickett
  • "Only we'd have to make them stone proof as well as rainproof," and at this remark there was a general smile.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on a Tour » by Arthur M. Winfield
  • Silk and woolen materials for umbrella making, raincoats, etc., are expected to be rainproof.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley

Synonyms for rainproof

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