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windproof

windproof

Meaning of windproof

blocking wind

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British English/ˈwɪndpruːf/
American English/ˈwɪndpruf/
Russian transcription[vʲetrəzɐˈɕitnɨj]
windproof
windproof - ветрозащитный
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windproof with Russian translation

windproof usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он носит пальто с пометкой 'ветрозащитный', когда катается на велосипеде по набережной.

He wears a windproof coat when cycling along the seafront.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужен слой одежды с ярлыком 'ветрозащитный' для ветреной вершины.

We need a windproof layer for the windy summit.

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windproof belongs to the topic "Clothing for Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

windproofветрозащитный
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

windproof synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between windproof / weatherproof / draft-proof / draught-proof / stormproof

🇬🇧English
windproof

Exact match: intended to block wind completely (used for clothing and gear).

B1Often

I wore a windproof jacket on the coastline.

Я надел ветрозащитную куртку на побережье.

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🇬🇧English
weatherproof

Broader term: indicates protection against general weather conditions (wind, rain, sun), not only wind.

B1Often

These covers are weatherproof and can stay outside all year.

Эти чехлы защищены от непогоды и могут оставаться на улице круглый год.

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🇬🇧English
draft-proof

Near-synonym but typically used for buildings and closures (windows, doors) to stop drafts; less often used for clothing.

B1Often

We draft-proofed the old windows to keep the house warmer.

Мы заделали сквозняки в старых окнах, чтобы дом стал теплее.

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🇬🇧English
draught-proof

Same meaning as 'draft-proof' but spelled in British English ('draught' vs 'draft'); primarily UK usage.

B1Rarely

The old cottage was draught-proofed before winter.

Старый домик заделали от сквозняков перед зимой.

S
🇬🇧English
stormproof

Related but stronger: implies protection designed to withstand storms (high winds, debris), more heavy-duty than windproof.

B1Rarely

They built stormproof shutters to protect the windows.

Они установили штормозащитные ставни, чтобы защитить окна.

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How to pronounce windproof and what this word means

windproof translation: ветрозащитный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce windproof

/ˈwɪndpruːf/

windproof translation

ветрозащитный

windproof examples

He wears a windproof coat when cycling along the seafront.

windproof transcription

/ˈwɪndpruːf/, /ˈwɪndpruf/

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windproof meaning: what does it mean?

blocking wind

windproof pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

windproof is pronounced as /ˈwɪndpruːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

windproof definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He wears a windproof coat when cycling along the seafront. Translation: Он носит пальто с пометкой 'ветрозащитный', когда катается на велосипеде по набережной.

Is windproof part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, windproof (ветрозащитный) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is windproof part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, windproof (ветрозащитный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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