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watertight

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
having no openings to allow water to get in:

Examples:

They're doing some repairs to make the roof more watertight.
2
(of a theory, plan, or agreement) formed very carefully in every detail so that nothing is uncertain or in doubt:

Examples:

This book is designed to be provocative rather than a watertight piece of economic analysis.
3
If a football team has a watertight defence, it stops an opponent from scoring a goal. :

Examples:

Rovers' defence will need to be watertight in their Carling Cup clash with Watford.
4
having no openings to allow the passage of water:

Examples:

They’re doing some repairs on the church to make the roof watertight.

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