weatherproofing
noun[U]
uk/ˈweð.ə.pruː.fɪŋ/us/ˈweð.ɚ.pruː.fɪŋ/theactof making somethingweatherproof, so that it does notallowbadweather,especiallywindorrain, toaffectit orpassthrough it:
Thisformofinsulationis moreexpensiveandinvolvesthe weatherproofing ofexternalwalls.
materialfor making somethingweatherproof, so that it does notallowbadweather,especiallywindorrain, toaffectit orpassthrough it:
Intheirnewbuildsthey useflashing, akindof weatherproofing, around allwindows.
Theanimalcaremanagersaid that acontaminanthad gotgotten into thebirds'feathersanddestroyedtheirweatherproofing.
- Weatherproofing -essentialin the Highlands ofScotland- took fourmonthsinsteadof theusualcoupleofweeks.
- There are differentlevelsof weatherproofing forcameras.
- As forcleaningtheshoes, if youliveorworkin awet,muddyoroilyenvironment, theaddedprotectionof weatherproofing isessential.
Defending and protecting
- anti-bug
- anti-mosquito
- baby
- bandobast
- bastion
- buffer
- defence
- defend
- harbour
- harm
- have (got)someone'sbackidiom
- hold off
- inoculation
- killsomeonewith kindnessidiom
- sheltered
- shield
- splashproof
- takesomeoneunderyourwingidiom
- watchyourbackidiom
- wing
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