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Definitions

Wiktionary

  1. adj. of external clothing waterproof
  2. v. To make rainproof.

WordNet 3.0

  1. adj. not permitting the passage of water

Etymologies

  1. rain +‎ -proof (Wiktionary)

Examples

  • “A stranger offered me his tobacco pouch, and it was then I found my rainproof was a lady's, and therefore had no pipe in its pocket.”

    Waiting for Daylight

  • “Get a rainproof hat and write a letter of apology to your grandchildren?”

    The Wall Street Journal: Stern's Rebuke

  • “However, if there's one item of clothing you probably need for a British summer, it's something rainproof - so stay dry in style with this lovely polka dot trench coat from ethical fashion label Jackpot at fashion-conscience. com.”

    The Guardian: Buy of the day

  • “This went into an inside breast pocket of his rainproof jacket.”

    Simon & Schuster: Portobello

  • “Tribe Galu has also been pounded by five days of torrential downpours, and they are all aware that they are soaked through and frozen because of Russell's bone-headed decision to get soft pillows instead of a rainproof canvas tarp.”

    Tallulah Morehead: Survivor: Samoa: No Fruit Cup.

  • “And that would be Mr. "I'll take the soft cushions instead of the rainproof tarp" Russell.”

    Tallulah Morehead: Survivor: Samoa: No Fruit Cup.

  • “Instead he spent the day huddled on an ancient tractor in a rainproof wax jacket and a green woolly Aran cap.”

    Plow and Harrow

  • “Yoj helped Bux get Speranz into her slicker, then took her while Bux got rainproof and opened a parasol to hold over her and Speranz's head.”

    SKENE: CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

  • “I also have hats and bibs and little rainproof covers for your newsp -- ... ah, laptops.”

    May 2007

  • “So bring layers of clothes with you, a light warm sweater and a good rainproof windbreaker, as well as a good portable umbrella (you can buy one here if you forget!).”

    Weather In Xalapa

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