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