Blowproof
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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