Antonyms for watertight

Grammar : Adj

Spell : waw-ter-tahyt, wot-er-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔ tərˌtaɪt, ˈwɒt ər-

Definition of watertight

Origin : late 14c., from water (n.1) + tight. Figurative use from 1640s.

As in right : adj accurate, precise
As in tight : adj sealed
As in waterproof : adj impervious to water
As in hermetic : adj airtight
As in impermeable : adj impenetrable
As in impervious : adj unable to be penetrated

Example sentences :

Eight of the largest boilers are set in watertight compartments.
Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various

Before them was the watertight door, in which was set a large pane of quarsteel.
Extract from : « Under Arctic Ice » by H.G. Winter

They are heavily built, with good beam and watertight compartments.
Extract from : « Life and sport in China » by Oliver G. Ready

We might as well make our roof as watertight as we can before dark.
Extract from : « Yorke The Adventurer » by Louis Becke

"The whole of the underbody of the outer envelope is watertight," he remarked.
Extract from : « The Dreadnought of the Air » by Percy F. Westerman

The Frenchman has arranged his brain in watertight compartments.
Extract from : « Life in the War Zone » by Gertrude Atherton

I never believe in watertight compartments of human culture.
Extract from : « India for Indians » by C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das

Her watertight bulkheads were holding, but had been badly strained.
Extract from : « The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge » by Percy F. Westerman

A sieve was a watertight compartment in comparison with that elongated shed.
Extract from : « Flying for France » by James R. McConnell

Frank slammed the watertight door and then turned to Murphy.
Extract from : « The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty » by Gerald Breckenridge

Synonyms for watertight

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