watertight

/ˈwɔːtərtaɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having no openings and being resistant to water; not leaking.

“The engineer ensured that the boat’s hull was watertight before the voyage.”

2. noun

A compartment or tank in a ship or aircraft that is designed to be watertight.

“The watertight compartment was used to save the passengers from the sinking ship.”

Synonyms

  • impermeable
  • leakproof
  • tight

Antonyms

  • leaky
  • permeable
  • porous