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LADDER-PROOF
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ladder-proof mean?
• LADDER-PROOF (adjective)
The adjective LADDER-PROOF has 1 sense:
1. (of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
Familiarity information: LADDER-PROOF used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
Synonyms:
ladder-proof; run-resistant; runproof
Similar:
imperviable; impervious (not admitting of passage or capable of being affected)
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