Bearproof

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make resistant to bears. transitive

    "The first step to take to avoid unpleasant encounters is to bearproof your camp."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resistant to bears.

    "Remember: Bears are smarter than you think! Without a bearproof box, it's wise to hang your food from a tree."

Example

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"Remember: Bears are smarter than you think! Without a bearproof box, it's wise to hang your food from a tree."

Etymology

From bear + -proof.

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