Definitions for waterproofing

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waterproofing wa·ter·proof·ing

Spelling: [waw-ter-proo-fing, wot-er-]

IPA: /ˈwɔ tərˌpru fɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər-/

Waterproofing is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 22 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 25 points.

You can make 1418 anagrams from letters in waterproofing (aefginooprrtw).

Definitions for waterproofing

noun

1. a substance by which something is made waterproof.
2. the act or process of making something waterproof.
3. Chiefly British. a raincoat or other outer coat impervious to water.
4. any of several coated or rubberized fabrics that are impervious to water.

adjective

1. impervious to water.
2. rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber:

verb (used with object)

1. to make waterproof.

Origin of waterproofing

First recorded in 1835-45; waterproof + -ing¹

Examples for waterproofing

On the priming coat was mopped a coat of waterproofing compound, applied hot, and covered with a layer of fine sand.

The first patent for waterproofing seems to have been granted in 1791.

Then a waterproofing contractor agreed to make the reservoir water tight with paper and tar, by applying it on the inside.

The one feature of shoe selection which seems to appeal to the average sportsman is waterproofing.

One use they put it to was the waterproofing of their cloaks.

For these reasons any discussion of waterproofing for concrete is at the present time bound to be unsatisfactory.

The following are examples from actual practice of waterproofing with bituminous coatings.

waterproofing by paraffin is a most satisfactory process and the one most used by tent manufacturers.

Where a heavier waterproofing is necessary the waterproofing compound is covered with one or more ⅝-in.

Outside of the manufacturers of waterproofing material the art has received serious study by comparatively few persons.