rainproof

rainproof
adj
Resistant to rain; something that will not soak in water; referring to a material that repels water.

"I don't need an umbrella," she said, "as my coat is rainproof."


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  • rainproof — 1. adjective waterproof 2. verb To make rainproof …   Wiktionary

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  • rainproof — adjective able to keep rain out: a rainproof jacket …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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