rubberize
Make bounce-ready
To rubberize is to coat or treat something with rubber, making it waterproof or more durable: rubberized fabric, a rubberized canvas bag.
The process creates a protective layer that resists moisture and wear.
Able to withstand friction
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- robustStrong and durable
rugged · long-lasting · heavy-duty · tough · sturdy · resilient · strengthened · vulcanization
Pull to extend
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- bendableAble to curve
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- suppleFlexing without damage
flexible · springy · tensile · expandable · contractible · rebound · yielding · give
Softening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- bumperVehicle's protective edge
- shockproofResistant to sudden impacts
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
grip · non-slip · matting · flooring · gasket · bushing · grommet · damping
Applied surface covering
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- repellentCauses strong aversion
raincoat · tarpaulin · membrane · galoshes · waders · slicker · mackintosh · poncho
Resists electricity passage
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- acousticRelating to sound
soundproofing · barrier · cabling · wiring · handles · grips · sheathing · jacketing
wear-resistant
Able to withstand friction
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- reinforcedMade more resistant
robust · rugged · long-lasting · heavy-duty · tough · sturdy · resilient · strengthened · vulcanization · cured
stretch
Pull to extend
supple · flexible · springy · tensile · expandable · contractible · rebound · yielding · give · bounce
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- bumperVehicle's protective edge
- shockproofResistant to sudden impacts
impact-resistant · grip · non-slip · matting · flooring · gasket · bushing · grommet · damping · buffering
coating
Applied surface covering
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
repellent · raincoat · tarpaulin · membrane · galoshes · waders · slicker · mackintosh · poncho · gumboots
nonconductive
Resists electricity passage
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- thermalPertaining to warmth
acoustic · soundproofing · barrier · cabling · wiring · handles · grips · sheathing · jacketing · encapsulation