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soldier-proof

soldier-proof

7.7
Strong enough to stand rough use by soldiers
  • adjective
: a prueba de soldados
  • We need soldier-proof gear for this expedition into the rainforest.

Examples

  • This new backpack is soldier-proof!

  • The soldier-proof tent survived the harshest conditions.

  • The new phone case is so durable it's practically soldier-proof.

  • The water-resistant watches are advertised as being completely soldier-proof.

  • The new phone case is so durable it's practically soldier-proof.

  • The water-resistant watches are advertised as being completely soldier-proof.

  • We need soldier-proof gear for this expedition into the rainforest.

Synonyms

armored
vssoldier-proof
  • US
150 4.4

Protected by strong metal or thick plates to stop bullets

is built to endure rough military handling rather than just external plating
hardened
vssoldier-proof
  • Specialized
9 7.2

Made stronger to resist attack or serious damage

focuses on overall ruggedness for rough handling rather than specific weapon resistance
shatterproof
vssoldier-proof
2 3.7

A thing that does not break into sharp pieces when hit or dropped

is about surviving rough military handling rather than avoiding sharp fragments
bombproof
vssoldier-proof
2 6.3

Strong enough to stop bomb or shell blasts

is more generally made to survive rough military use, not only blasts
shellproof
vssoldier-proof
9.3

Strong enough to stop shells or bombs

covers broad extreme durability to rough treatment beyond resisting shells

Antonyms

delicate
129 3.8

Easily broken and needing gentle care

fragile
45 3.4

Easily broken or damaged because it is not strong

How Durable

soldier-proof
7.7
robust
120 3.9
sturdy
79 2.1
fragile
45 3.4

Surface Forms

soldier-proof positive

Morphology

soldier-proof = soldier + proof (transparent) = soldier + proof

The adjective is formed by combining 'soldier' + 'proof' following the productive English pattern (e.g., 'bulletproof'), so the meaning 'resistant to soldier-related wear or damage' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word soldier-proof joins soldier and proof, where 'proof' means 'able to resist', just like in waterproof or bulletproof. So soldier-proof describes something made very strong to take the rough treatment soldiers often give, which is why we use it for very durable gear.