MOTHPROOF

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does mothproof mean? 

• MOTHPROOF (adjective)
  The adjective MOTHPROOF has 1 sense:

1. resistant to damage by moths

  Familiarity information: MOTHPROOF used as an adjective is very rare.

• MOTHPROOF (verb)
  The verb MOTHPROOF has 1 sense:

1. protect from moths

  Familiarity information: MOTHPROOF used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MOTHPROOF (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Resistant to damage by moths

Synonyms:

moth-resistant; mothproof

Similar:

imperviable; impervious (not admitting of passage or capable of being affected)

• MOTHPROOF (verb)

Present simple: I / you / we / they mothproof    ... he / she / it mothproofs   
Past simple: mothproofed   
Past participle: mothproofed   
-ing form: mothproofing   

Sense 1

Meaning:

Protect from moths

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Context example:

mothproof woollen clothes during the summer

Hypernyms (to "mothproof" is one way to...):

protect (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something