run-resistant

5.5

Cloth like tights or stockings that does not get long holes when threads pull

adjective
/ˈrʌn rɪˈzɪstənt/

: resistente a carreras

She appreciated the run-resistant fabric when her cat tried to claw her pantyhose.

Examples

I always buy run-resistant tights because they last much longer than regular ones.
The new line of run-resistant stockings is very popular among office workers.
These new run-resistant tights are perfect for everyday wear.
I love how run-resistant this fabric is!
I always buy run-resistant tights because they last much longer than regular ones.
The new line of run-resistant stockings is very popular among office workers.
These new run-resistant tights are perfect for everyday wear.

Synonyms

runproof

vsrun-resistant

6.7

Fabric for stockings or tights that does not get long thin holes when it tears

is treated to stop those streaks forming or spreading

ladder-proof

vsrun-resistant

Specialized

5.5

Made so stockings or tights do not get long tears when caught on things

focuses on preventing streaks from developing or worsening after a snag

How Resistant

ladder-proof

Specialized

5.5

reinforced

1 3.7

run-resistant

5.5

delicate

188 3.8

fragile

83 3.4

Surface Forms

run-resistant positive

Morphology

run-resistant = run + resistant (transparent) = run + resistant

The adjective is a straightforward compound meaning 'resistant to runs' and its parts directly contribute to the overall sense.

Etymology

Run-resistant combines run (a long tear in tights that seems to 'run' or move down the fabric) and resistant (meaning 'not easy to damage'). So, it describes cloth or hosiery made to stop runs from forming or spreading.