crushproof
- adjective
- /ˈkrʌʃˌpruf/
- After years of criticism, she became emotionally crushproof, refusing to let others' opinions affect her.
Examples
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The new suitcase is advertised as crushproof, so your belongings stay safe during travel.
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This case is crushproof.
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These crushproof containers are perfect for shipping delicate items across the country.
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I need a crushproof container for my camera.
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This container is designed to be crushproof, so it can withstand heavy weights without getting damaged.
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The crushproof materials used in this product ensure it survives intense pressure during transport.
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Thanks to its crushproof design, the equipment remains undamaged even under extreme conditions.
Synonyms
Very hard to break or damage
Very strong and hard to damage in normal use
Strong enough to stop bomb or shell blasts
Hard and not easily bent or broken by force
A thing that does not break into sharp pieces when hit or dropped
Very hard to break by pressing or hitting
Not easy to break, even if dropped
Antonyms
How Resistant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word crushproof is a modern mix of crush ('to press or squeeze') and proof ('against'), like waterproof or bulletproof. So crushproof means something made to stand 'against' crushing — it will not be easily damaged when pressed or squeezed.