to weatherproof

Examples

• All

• You should weatherproof your windows before the winter storms arrive.

• It is essential to weatherproof your outdoor furniture to ensure it lasts through the seasons.

• Technicians weatherproofed the roof as part of the renovation project.

• The company plans to weatherproof all the outdoor furniture for the rainy season.

• You should weatherproof your windows.

• Before the storm arrives, remember to weatherproof the roof to prevent leaks.

• Make sure to weatherproof your jacket so it can withstand heavy rain during your hike.

Synonyms

W

to waterproof

vsto weatherproof

2 3.6

To treat something so it does not let water in

is for protecting against multiple weather elements, not only water

W

to weatherize

vsto weatherproof

• Specialized

1 5.1

Make a building stronger against bad weather by adding insulation and sealing gaps

is for protecting any object from rain, wind, and other bad weather

S

to storm-tight

vsto weatherproof

7.2

Fasten windows and doors so wind and rain cannot get in during a storm

is used for general protection from rain, wind, or other bad weather

W

to weatherstrip

vsto weatherproof

• US

6.1

To put a thin strip on a door, window, or other opening to stop drafts

is a broader way to protect whole objects from rain, wind, and bad weather

W

to windproof

vsto weatherproof

3.6

To make a place or thing stop wind from coming in

is broader, covering rain and wind and general bad weather protection

Antonyms

V

vulnerable

581 4.0

At risk of being harmed, attacked or influenced

U

unprotected

28 2.9

Not safe from harm

How Protected

to weatherproof

3.5

to waterproof

2 3.6

to seal

457 2.5

Surface Forms

Etymology