Definitions
Wiktionary
- adj. of external clothing waterproof
- v. To make rainproof.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. not permitting the passage of water
Etymologies
- 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.”
“Get a rainproof hat and write a letter of apology to your grandchildren?”
“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.”
“This went into an inside breast pocket of his rainproof jacket.”
“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.”
“And that would be Mr. "I'll take the soft cushions instead of the rainproof tarp" Russell.”
“Instead he spent the day huddled on an ancient tractor in a rainproof wax jacket and a green woolly Aran cap.”
“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.”
“I also have hats and bibs and little rainproof covers for your newsp -- ... ah, laptops.”
“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!).”
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