different between weatherproof vs watertight

English

Etymology

From weather +? -proof

Adjective

weatherproof (comparative more weatherproof, superlative most weatherproof)

1. Capable of resisting damage caused by the weather.

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Verb

weatherproof (third-person singular simple present weatherproofs, present participle weatherproofing, simple past and past participle weatherproofed)

1. To make something resistant to damage caused by the weather.

Derived terms

• weatherproofer (agent noun)

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English

Etymology

From water +? tight.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?w??.t?.ta?t/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?w??.t?.ta?t/, /?w??.t?.ta?t/

Adjective

watertight (comparative more watertight, superlative most watertight)

1. So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.
2. (figuratively) So devised or planned as to be impossible to defeat, evade or nullify.

Synonyms

• waterproof, water-proof, impervious, impermeable

Derived terms

• watertight alibi
• watertightness

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