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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWaterproof Coat
/ˈwɔː.tər.pruːf koʊt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A coat made of material that is resistant to water.
"She wore a waterproof coat to stay dry during the rain." - 2
A protective outer garment designed to keep the wearer dry in wet conditions.
"The waterproof coat is essential for hiking in unpredictable weather."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'waterproof' combines 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'proof', from Old English 'prōof', meaning 'to test or to prove'. 'Coat' comes from Old French 'cote', which means 'a covering'. The term evolved to describe garments designed to resist water, becoming common in the 19th century with advancements in textile technology.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Waterproof Coat" is said worldwide
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manteau imperméable
Transliteration: manto imperméable
"Elle a porté un manteau imperméable sous la pluie."
wasserdichter Mantel
Transliteration: wasserdichter Mantel
"Er trug einen wasserdichten Mantel im Regen."
cappotto impermeabile
Transliteration: cappotto impermeabile
"Ha indossato un cappotto impermeabile durante la pioggia."
abrigo impermeable
Transliteration: abrigo impermeable
"Llevaba un abrigo impermeable bajo la lluvia."
casaco impermeável
Transliteration: casaco impermeável
"Ele usou um casaco impermeável na chuva."
जलरोधक कोट
Transliteration: jalrodhak kot
"उसने बारिश में जलरोधक कोट पहना।"
防水外套
Transliteration: fáng shuǐ wài tào
"她在雨中穿着防水外套。"
방수 코트
Transliteration: bangsu koteu
"그녀는 비 오는 날 방수 코트를 입었다."
防水コート
Transliteration: bōsui kōto
"彼女は雨の日に防水コートを着ていた。"
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