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View usage for: (wɔːtəʳtaɪt) also water-tight 1. adjectiveSomething that is watertight does not allow water to pass through it, for example because it is tightly sealed. The flask is completely watertight, even when laid on its side. The batteries are safely enclosed in a watertight compartment. Synonyms: waterproof, hermetically sealed, sealed, water-resistant More Synonyms of watertight 2. adjectiveA watertight case, argument, or agreement is one that has been so carefully put together that nobody will be able to find a fault in it. The police had a watertight case. They even got his fingerprints from that glasscabinet. ...a legally watertight agreement. Synonyms: foolproof, firm, sound, perfect More Synonyms of watertight watertight in British English (ˈwɔːtəˌtaɪt) adjective1. not permitting the passage of water either in or out a watertight boat 2. without loopholes a watertight argument 3. kept separate from other subjects or influences different disciplines are often thought of in watertight compartments Derived forms watertightness (ˈwaterˌtightness) noun watertight in American English (ˈwɔtərˌtaɪt) adjective1. so snugly put together that no water can get in or through 2. that cannot be misconstrued, refuted, defeated, nullified, etc.; flawless a watertight excuse, plan, etc. Derived forms watertightness (ˈwaterˌtightness) noun Examples of 'watertight' in a sentencewatertight In order for Control's plan to be watertight, we both had to be kept in the dark.What he thinks is that Rocco shouldn't have made the pinch until the evidence was absolutely watertight.They had had to ram the boat into the bank in order to avoid being swept away - or sinking, since the planking proved far from watertight.They invented the compass, they invented watertight compartments, they invented stern rudders and the most efficient sail in the world. In other languageswatertight British English: watertight ADJECTIVE Something that is watertight does not allow water to pass through it, for example because it is tightly sealed. The flask is completely watertight, even when laid on its side. - American English: watertight
- Brazilian Portuguese: hermético
- Chinese: 不透水的
- European Spanish: hermético
- French: étanche
- German: wasserdicht
- Italian: stagno
- Japanese: 水の漏らない
- Korean: 물이 새지 않는
- European Portuguese: hermético
- Latin American Spanish: hermético
Definition not letting water through The batteries are enclosed in a watertight compartment. Synonyms hermetically sealed sealed water-resistant sound coated impermeable weatherproof water-repellent damp-proof rubberized Opposites Definition without loopholes or weak points The police had a watertight case against their suspect. Synonyms foolproof firm conclusive flawless impregnable Opposites weak , uncertain , flawed , shaky , questionable , defective , tenuous , unsound Additional synonymsDefinition having no weak points an airtight alibi Synonyms incontestable, sure, sound, certain, safe, positive, guaranteed, absolute, undeniable, beyond doubt, foolproof, infallible, indisputable, sure-fire (informal), unbreakable, irrefutable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, indubitableDefinition absolutely certain incontrovertible evidence that the government is violating the agreement Synonyms indisputable, sure, certain, established, positive, undeniable, irrefutable, unquestionable, unshakable, beyond dispute, incontestable, indubitable, nailed-on (slang) Definition beyond doubt It is indisputable that the animals are harbouring this illness. Synonyms undeniable, sure, certain, positive, absolute, evident, beyond doubt, unassailable, irrefutable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, incontestable, indubitableNearby words ofwatertight - waterlogged
- waterproof
- watershed
- watertight
- watery
- wave
- wave something or someone aside or away
Additional synonymsDefinition impossible to deny or disprove Her logic was irrefutable. Synonyms undeniable, sure, certain, irresistible, invincible, unassailable, indisputable, unanswerable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, beyond question, incontestable, indubitable, apodictic, irrefragable, apodeictic The car is in perfect condition. Synonyms immaculate, impeccable, flawless, spotless, unblemished, untarnished, unmarred Definition free from damage, injury, or decay His body was still sound. Synonyms fit, healthy, robust, firm, perfect, intact, vigorous, hale (old-fashioned), unhurt, undamaged, uninjured, unimpaired, hale and hearty His legal position is unassailable. Synonyms undeniable, indisputable, irrefutable, sound, proven, positive, absolute, conclusive, incontrovertible, incontestableDefinition unquestionably true Her charm is undeniable. Synonyms certain, evident, undoubted, incontrovertible, clear, sure, sound, proven, obvious, patent, manifest, beyond (a) doubt, unassailable, indisputable, irrefutable, unquestionable, beyond question, incontestable, indubitableDefinition not to be doubted a man of unquestionable integrity Synonyms certain, undeniable, indisputable, clear, sure, perfect, absolute, patent, definite, manifest, unmistakable, conclusive, flawless, unequivocal, faultless, self-evident, irrefutable, incontrovertible, incontestable, indubitable, beyond a shadow of doubt, nailed-on (slang) |