stormproof

UK
/ˈstɔːm.pruːf/
US
/ˈstɔrm.pruf/

Translations

stormproofverb
stormproofed
Past Simple
stormproofed
Past Participle
stormproofing
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɔːmˌpruːf/
US
/ˈstɔrmˌpruf/
Transitive verb meaning to make something resistant to storms.
rendre résistant aux tempêtes
They stormproofed the cottage before the hurricane arrived.
Ils ont rendu le chalet résistant aux tempêtes avant l’arrivée de l’ouragan.
stormproofadjective
more stormproof
Comp.
most stormproof
Super.
UK
/ˈstɔːm.pruːf/
US
/ˈstɔrm.pruf/
résistant aux tempêtes
The stormproof windows kept the house safe during the hurricane.
Les fenêtres résistantes aux tempêtes ont protégé la maison pendant l’ouragan.
Additional translations
à l’épreuve des tempêtesEmploi plus idiomatique; registre neutre.

Definitions

stormproofverb
To make (something) capable of withstanding or resisting the effects of a storm.
They stormproofed the cottage before the hurricane arrived.
stormproofadjective
Designed or constructed to withstand or resist the effects of a storm.
The stormproof windows kept the house safe during the hurricane.