rainproofing

/ˈreɪnˌpruːfɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or material used to make something resistant to rain.
    • Proper rainproofing is essential for outdoor gear.
    • The rainproofing of the deck took two coats of sealant.
    • We need to buy some rainproofing for the old tent.
verb
  1. Present participle of rainproof; the act of making something resistant to rain.
    • I am rainproofing my boots before the rainy season.
    • He is rainproofing the garden shed this afternoon.
    • They spent the morning rainproofing the windows.
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