winterized
Ready for frost
Winterized describes something that has been prepared for cold weather.
A winterized cabin has insulation, heating, and protected pipes.
Vehicles get winterized with antifreeze, snow tires, and cold-weather fluids.
The cottage wasn't winterized, so we couldn't use it after October.
The verb winterize means to make these preparations.
Engine cooling additive
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- snow tiresCold-climate vehicle treads
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- wiper fluidAutomotive glass cleaner
garage · tune-up · servicing · diagnostics · oil change · radiator · carburetor · undercoating
Thermal transfer prevention
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- storm windowsProtective outer glazing
- heat tapePipe-warming electrical strip
furnace · thermostat · double-glazing · foam · fiberglass · sealant · vapor barrier · attic
Swimming basin protector
- patio furnitureOutdoor seating and tables
- grill coverOutdoor cooker's fitted sheath
- lawn mowerGrass-cutting machine
- garden hoseyard irrigation tube
rain barrel · fountain · birdbath · deck · shed · tarp · awning · outdoor kitchen
Channel for wastewater
- spigotLiquid flow controller
- shutoff valveDevice halting fluid flow
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
sprinkler system · outdoor faucet · water heater · main line · well pump
antifreeze
Engine cooling additive
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- snow tiresCold-climate vehicle treads
- batteryPortable electricity storage
wiper fluid · garage · tune-up · servicing · diagnostics · oil change · radiator · carburetor · undercoating · car cover
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- storm windowsProtective outer glazing
heat tape · furnace · thermostat · double-glazing · foam · fiberglass · sealant · vapor barrier · attic · crawl space
pool cover
Swimming basin protector
- patio furnitureOutdoor seating and tables
- grill coverOutdoor cooker's fitted sheath
- lawn mowerGrass-cutting machine
garden hose · rain barrel · fountain · birdbath · deck · shed · tarp · awning · outdoor kitchen · pergola
drain
Channel for wastewater
- spigotLiquid flow controller
- shutoff valveDevice halting fluid flow
- blowoutSudden tire failure
irrigation · sprinkler system · outdoor faucet · water heater · main line · well pump
winterizedunwinterized
Not prepped for cold
unprepared · unprotected · uninsulated · exposed · vulnerable