bombproof

bomb·proof

adj \ˈbäm-ˌprüf\

Definition of BOMBPROOF

1

: safe from the force of bombs

2

: extremely sturdy or durable <a bombproof parka> <a bombproof horse>

Examples of BOMBPROOF

1. <the manufacturer's bombproof powerboats can take a lot of punishment>

First Known Use of BOMBPROOF

1702

Related to BOMBPROOF

Synonyms: stable, fast, firm, sound, stalwart, strong, sturdy

Antonyms: rickety, unsound, unstable, unsteady

Related Words: dependable, durable, reliable; infrangible, irrefragable, unbreakable; beefy, solid; cohesive, tough

Near Antonyms: infirm, insecure, weak; shaky, tottering, tottery, unbalanced, wobbly (also wabbly); unsubstantial

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Rhymes with BOMBPROOF

aloof, behoof, childproof, crushproof, disproof, fireproof, flameproof, foolproof, forehoof, germproof, greaseproof, heatproof, hip roof, leakproof, lightproof, moonroof, mothproof, pickproof, rainproof, reproof, rustproof, shadoof, shellproof, shockproof, skidproof, soundproof, stainproof, sunroof, Tartuffe, unroof, windproof, witloof