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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draughtproof

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
draught-proof
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

That prevents the entry of draughts.

British usage

verb

To seal an opening, so as to prevent the entry of draughts.

British usage

Etymology

From draught + -proof.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

more draughtproof (comparative) most draughtproof (superlative) draught-proof (alternative) draftproof (alternative, US) draughtproofs (present, singular) draughtproofing (participle, present) draughtproofed (participle, past) draughtproofed (past)

Frequently Paired Words

draughtproofing

Questions

What does draughtproof mean?
That prevents the entry of draughts.
Where does draughtproof come from?
From draught + -proof.

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