waterproof
Won't let through
Waterproof describes something that doesn't allow water to penetrate: a waterproof jacket, waterproof mascara.
The word functions as a noun for a garment that repels water and as a verb meaning to make something resistant to water: We waterproofed the deck before winter.
Water-resistant suggests partial protection; waterproof implies complete.
Waterproof outer garment
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
- galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
- wadersWaterproof fishing garment
- drybagWaterproof storage container
wetsuit · anorak · slicker · oilskins · diving-suit · sou'wester · cagoule · gaiters
Cannot be penetrated
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- splashproofProtected against minor moisture
- moisture-resistantImpervious to dampness
weatherproof · submersible · rainproof · leakproof · all-weather
Breathable waterproof membrane
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- oilclothWaterproofed woven textile
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
- TyvekSpunbonded olefin fabric
PVC · polyurethane · silicone · vinyl · rubber · latex · HDPE · laminate
Impenetrably closed off
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- o-ringToroidal sealing element
epoxy · weatherstripping · flange · grommets · heat-sealed · taped · bonded · encapsulated
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
drybag · wetsuit · anorak · slicker · oilskins · diving-suit · sou'wester · cagoule · gaiters · umbrella
impermeable
Cannot be penetrated
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- splashproofProtected against minor moisture
moisture-resistant · weatherproof · submersible · rainproof · leakproof · all-weather
gore-tex
Breathable waterproof membrane
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- oilclothWaterproofed woven textile
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
Tyvek · PVC · polyurethane · silicone · vinyl · rubber · latex · HDPE · laminate · vulcanized
hermetic
Impenetrably closed off
o-ring · epoxy · weatherstripping · flange · grommets · heat-sealed · taped · bonded · encapsulated
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
cover · shield · enclosure · housing · case · sleeve · pouch · wrapper · lamination
swimming
Locomotion through water
- divingEntering water deliberately
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
sailing · surfing · rafting · fishing · boating · canoeing · paddleboarding · scuba · marine · nautical
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- Digital WatchesCasio, G-Shock, smartwatch, LCD display, LED display
- durabilitytoughness, durable, sturdiness, robustness, sturdy
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, portable
- product qualitiesdurable, lightweight, flexible, sturdy, portable
- protective propertiesfireproof, bulletproof, shatterproof, dustproof, rustproof
waterproofpermeable
Allowing substances through
porous · leaky · absorbent · pervious · water-permeable
waterproofvulnerable
Open to attack
unprotected · exposed · water-damaged · soakable · unsealed
waterproofabsorbent
Able to soak up
spongy · moisture-wicking · hygroscopic · bibulous · thirsty
- waterproof mascaraMoisture-resistant eyelash cosmetic
- waterproof jacketMoisture-resistant outer garment
- waterproof coatGarment that sheds rain
- waterproof makeupMoisture-resistant facial cosmetics
waterproofing, waterproofs, waterproofed, waterproofer, waterproofers, waterproofness