Thornproof

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resistant to tearing by thorns.

    "Waxed cotton coats, thornproof trousers and lightweight gumboots are standard kit on most shoots with the tweeds being brought out for the more formal days."

Example

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"Waxed cotton coats, thornproof trousers and lightweight gumboots are standard kit on most shoots with the tweeds being brought out for the more formal days."

Etymology

From thorn + -proof.

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