Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry-shod
Adjective
/ˈdraɪ ʃɒd/
Definition
Shod with shoes that keep the feet dry, especially when walking through wet or marshy ground.
Examples
- The hikers were able to cross the stream dry-shod thanks to their waterproof boots.
- Even during the rainy season, he managed to keep dry-shod while walking on the flooded paths.
- The children played in the puddles, but their parents kept them dry-shod with rubber boots.
Meaning
When someone is described as dry-shod, it means they are wearing footwear that protects them from getting wet, allowing them to traverse wet areas without soaking their feet.
Synonyms
- Waterproof
- Wet-proof
- Rainproof
