A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.
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Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; especially, an outer garment made of such material.
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To make impervious to water.
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Waterproof material.
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That keeps out water completely; esp., treated with rubber, plastic, etc. so that water will not penetrate.
She pulled out waterproof ankle boots and her thick, lamb's wool-lined coat then quickly gathered her toiletries and packed an overnight bag.
Should the walls or floor be damp, waterproof paper is added.
Katie chose a pair of wool-lined clogs, shower sandals, and waterproof ankle boots.
The ordinary macintosh or waterproof cloth is prepared by spreading on the textile fabric layer after layer of indiarubber paste or solution made with benzol or coal-naphtha.
Cashmere, baize, waterproof ponchos of fine wool and silk, and many other fabrics are made by the Indians of the Andean departments.