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
- 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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