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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of waterproof.

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Examples

  • It is a drizzly, snowy morning, a kind of moisture that laughs at so-called waterproofs, and would penetrate an air-pump.

    Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada Henry A. Murray

  • There's really no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriately dressed people and that description fit U.S. golfers who sported snazzy, name-emblazoned #epicfail rainsuits ( "waterproofs," Nick Faldo calls 'em) that seemed better suited for Dubai or Vegas.

    Ryder Cup play suspended because of rain Cindy Boren 2010

  • In addition, parents may find that it takes time to get children to put on their waterproofs before going out to play.

    Hoodie Xxl | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • Today's best bets, by Greg WoodTwo days ago, the weather forecast on the Meteo France website was suggesting that racegoers at Longchamp today would be as much in need of decent waterproofs as the US golfers on Friday morning.

    Talking Horses Greg Wood 2010

  • This jives of course with Burberry's early raison d'etre of supplying waterproofs to men in the trenches (hence, trench).

    The Great Winter Coat Tina Gaudoin 2010

  • You can soak your kitchen matches in hot paraffin wax, and it waterproofs and adds quite a lot of heat (btu's) to each match, but this is definetly something you want to do on your camp stove in the backyard, not in your kitchen.

    Build A Survival Fire With Condoms and Underwear 2009

  • Cagoules may no longer be in vogue, but are still deemed vital here as part of the waterproofs to be carried over the tops.

    Country diary: Kentmere Tony Greenbank 2010

  • Pedant - Sharp skates on thin ice doth a drenching make here, old chap. Blunt blades and waterproofs are de règle. on March 22, 2009 at 7: 31 am | Reply Hibbo

    Cross & Rude « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

  • There were three downpours, forcing him to keep taking waterproofs on and off, but he did so playfully to wolf whistles from the galleries.

    Clarke Lights Up Sandwich Matt Dickinson 2011

  • You can soak your kitchen matches in hot paraffin wax, and it waterproofs and adds quite a lot of heat (btu's) to each match, but this is definetly something you want to do on your camp stove in the backyard, not in your kitchen.

    Build A Survival Fire With Condoms and Underwear 2009

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