waterproofing
noun
wa·ter·proof·ing
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprü-fiŋ 
ˈwä-
1
a
: the act or process of making something waterproof
b
: the condition of being made waterproof
2
: something (such as a coating) capable of imparting waterproofness
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Four-wheel designs and waterproofing are other breakthroughs.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
The Pegasus 4 also earned high praise from SELF’s testers for its grippy sole, reliable (and breathable!) waterproofing, and cute design (one person mentioned getting lots of compliments while out and about).
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Sep. 2024
What to look for in the best hiking boots
When browsing the myriad of available online hiking boots, the lists of features, specs, and tiny details can seem endless and dizzying, but the most important things to seek out are weight, waterproofing, and grip.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023
Among its other desirable attributes are a two-hour play time, a booklet of how to use it both solo and partnered, and waterproofing for extra-wet fun.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2024
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Miles Socha, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
The Pegasus 4 also earned high praise from SELF’s testers for its grippy sole, reliable (and breathable!) waterproofing, and cute design (one person mentioned getting lots of compliments while out and about).
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Sep. 2024
What to look for in the best hiking boots
When browsing the myriad of available online hiking boots, the lists of features, specs, and tiny details can seem endless and dizzying, but the most important things to seek out are weight, waterproofing, and grip.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023
Among its other desirable attributes are a two-hour play time, a booklet of how to use it both solo and partnered, and waterproofing for extra-wet fun.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2024
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“Waterproofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterproofing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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