stormproof

Built for tempests

Stormproof describes something designed or built to withstand storms—resistant to high winds, heavy rain, or other severe weather: stormproof windows, a stormproof shelter.

The term applies to structures, materials, clothing, and equipment meant to hold up under harsh conditions: We need stormproof gear for the expedition.

durability

resilient

Able to recover quickly

tough · heavy-duty · hardwearing · long-lasting · indestructible · unbreakable · solid · reinforced · enduring · stable

construction

windproof

Impenetrable to air currents

cladding · insulation · membrane · flashing · gutters · sealant · caulking · weatherstripping · underlayment · roofing

shelter

bunker

Reinforced subterranean stronghold

safehouse · cellar · basement · protected · fortified · secure · hunkered · barricaded · enclosed · shielded

resistance

impervious

Unable to be affected

corrosion-resistant · UV-resistant · hailproof · impact-resistant · tamper-resistant · fade-resistant · airtight · watertight · sealed · coated

Opposites
resistance to weather/storms

stormproofvulnerable

Open to attack

unprotected · exposed · fragile · flimsy · defenseless

structural robustness

stormproofflimsy

Weak and easily damaged

fragile · weak · delicate · feeble · rickety

Family

storm, stormy, proof, waterproof, foolproof, tamper-proof, fireproof, proofread, bulletproof

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G