CEFR B2

watertight

adjective

Meaning

Constructed or sealed so tightly that water cannot pass through.

Examples

The ship's watertight compartments prevent it from sinking if the hull is breached.
Ensure the container is watertight before placing it in your backpack.

Synonyms: sealed, airtight, impervious, impenetrable

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watertight (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈwɔːtətaɪt

Also written: water-tight. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

Constructed or sealed so tightly that water cannot pass through.

Examples

The ship's watertight compartments prevent it from sinking if the hull is breached.
Ensure the container is watertight before placing it in your backpack.
Engineers tested the new roof to confirm it was perfectly watertight during the storm.

How to Use watertight

watertight against (prepositional phrase): protected from the entry of water — "The design must be watertight against heavy rain."

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