Blowproof

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resistant to being blown.

    "Blowproof water has given the Navy the weapon it needed to fight fires with helicopters. Previously, the downwash from the rotor blades blew the foam, or whatever agent was being used, off the fire, nullifying its effect."

Example

More examples

"Blowproof water has given the Navy the weapon it needed to fight fires with helicopters. Previously, the downwash from the rotor blades blew the foam, or whatever agent was being used, off the fire, nullifying its effect."

Etymology

From blow + -proof.

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