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washproof

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Capable of being washed without damage or loss.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a washproof ink or pigment
  • a washproof adhesive bandage

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From wash + -proof.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: vaskeægte — able to be washed without damage or loss
  • Norwegian Bokmål: vaskeekte — able to be washed without damage or loss
  • Swedish: tvättäkta — able to be washed without damage or loss