watertightness
/ˈwɔtərˌtaɪtnəs/
noun
- The quality of being completely sealed so that no water can enter or escape.
- The old boat lost its watertightness after years of exposure to the sun.
- Proper watertightness is essential for a basement to stay dry during heavy rain.
- The engineers tested the watertightness of the submarine's hull before its first dive.
- The quality of an argument, plan, or system being perfectly logical and without flaws.
- We need to check the watertightness of our security system before launching the new software.
- The watertightness of the contract prevented any legal loopholes.
- The lawyer questioned the watertightness of the alibi presented by the defendant.
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