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1 acuotubular
• watertight enclosure• watertube boiler -
2 caja hermética al agua
• watertight• watertightness -
3 estanquidad
• watertight bulkhead• watertube -
4 estanco
adj.watertight, leakproof.m.1 cigar shop, smoke shop, tobacco store, tobacconist's.2 monopoly.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: estancar.* * *► adjetivo1 watertight1 (monopolio) state monopoly2 (tienda) tobacconist's————————1 (monopolio) state monopoly2 (tienda) tobacconist's* * *1.ADJ [al agua] watertight; [al aire] airtight2. SM1) (=expendeduría) tobacconist's, tobacconist's shop, cigar store (EEUU)2) And (=bodega) liquor store; (=monopolio) state monopoly, government store where monopoly goods are soldESTANCO In Spain, an estanco is a government-licensed tobacconist's, recognizable by a brown and yellow "T" sign. Cigarettes can also be bought at some bars, restaurants and quioscos, but at a higher price. As well as tobacco products the estanco sells stamps, papel timbrado (official forms) and coupons for the quiniela or football pools.See:ver nota culturelle QUINIELA in quiniela* * *•• Cultural note:An establishment selling tobacco, stamps, bus and subway passes and other products whose sale is restricted. Cigarettes etc are sold in bars and cafés but at higher prices. Estancos also sell stationery and sometimes newspapers* * *•• Cultural note:An establishment selling tobacco, stamps, bus and subway passes and other products whose sale is restricted. Cigarettes etc are sold in bars and cafés but at higher prices. Estancos also sell stationery and sometimes newspapers* * *estanco11 = tobacconist, tobacconist's shop.Ex: But outlets known in the trade as 'CTNs' (confectioners, tobacconists, and newsagents) can often sell quite a variety of books.
Ex: Even in tobacconists' and newsagents' shops there are plenty of examples to be seen of those books which are commonly referred to as 'coffee-table' books.estanco22 = watertight.Ex: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.
* compartimento estanco = watertight compartment, silo.* * *An establishment selling tobacco, stamps, bus and subway passes and other products whose sale is restricted. Cigarettes etc are sold in bars and cafés but at higher prices. Estancos also sell stationery and sometimes newspapers.* * *
Del verbo estancar: ( conjugate estancar)
estanco es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
estancó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
estancar
estanco
estanco sustantivo masculino ( tienda) tobacconist's
estancar verbo transitivo
1 (agua) hold back
2 fig (un asunto) to block
(proceso, investigación) to bring to a standstill
estanco,-a
I sustantivo masculino tobacconist's
II adjetivo watertight
Los ingleses compran tabaco en el newsagent's (donde también encontrarás prensa, revistas, caramelos e incluso refrescos) o en un tobacconist's (equivalente del estanco español). Los sellos hay que buscarlos en la post office (oficina de correos), donde también puedes realizar muchas gestiones administrativas.
' estanco' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estanca
- quiosco
English:
news-stand
- tobacconist
- water
* * *estanco, -a♦ adjwatertight;compartimento estanco watertight compartment♦ nmESTANCOThe sale of tobacco products in Spain is regulated by the Treasury. People buy cigarettes, tobacco and stamps in state-run premises called estancos. Tobacco products can also be purchased in other premises such as bars and cafes but at a higher cost due to additional tax.* * *I adj watertightII m tobacco store, Brtobacconist’s (also selling stamps)* * *estanco, -ca adj: watertight* * *estanco n tobacconist's -
5 hermético
adj.1 tight-lipped, tight, nondemonstrative, close-mouthed.2 hermetic, gastight, airproof, airtight.3 draftproof, draft-proof, draft-proofed, draughtproof.* * *► adjetivo1 hermetic, hermetical, airtight2 figurado impenetrable, secretive* * *ADJ1) (=cerrado) [gen] hermetic; [al aire] airtight; [al agua] watertight2) (=inescrutable) [teoría] watertight; [misterio] impenetrable; [persona] reserved, secretive* * *- ca adjetivoa) <envase/cierre> airtight, hermetic (tech)b) <persona/rostro> inscrutable, secretive* * *= airtight, watertight, reserved.Ex. Another modification using an unaltered sparking plug screwed into an airtight, closed vessel was developed.Ex. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.Ex. Male librarians believed the public's image of themselves to be more submissive, meek, nervous, effeminate, reserved, following, subdued and less approachable, athletic, and attractive than the undergraduate sample actually saw them.----* cierre hermético = seal.* * *- ca adjetivoa) <envase/cierre> airtight, hermetic (tech)b) <persona/rostro> inscrutable, secretive* * *= airtight, watertight, reserved.Ex: Another modification using an unaltered sparking plug screwed into an airtight, closed vessel was developed.
Ex: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.Ex: Male librarians believed the public's image of themselves to be more submissive, meek, nervous, effeminate, reserved, following, subdued and less approachable, athletic, and attractive than the undergraduate sample actually saw them.* cierre hermético = seal.* * *hermético -ca1 ‹envase/cierre› airtight, hermetic ( tech)2 ‹persona/rostro› inscrutable, secretive* * *
hermético◊ -ca adjetivo
hermético,-a adjetivo
1 (cierre, frasco) hermetic, airtight
2 fig (impenetrable, secreto) secretive, inscrutable
' hermético' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hermética
English:
airtight
- cliquey
- seal
- tight
- watertight
- air
- draftproof
- water
* * *hermético, -a adj1. [al aire] airtight, hermetic;[al agua] watertight, hermetic2. [persona] uncommunicative;[texto, comentario] impenetrable* * *adjcon cierre hermético hermetically sealed2 fig: persona inscrutable* * *hermético, -ca adj: hermetic, watertight♦ herméticamente adv -
6 compartimento estanco
watertight compartment* * *(Náut) watertight compartment* * *(n.) = watertight compartment, siloEx. This was characterized by the division of knowledge into more or less watertight compartments or disciplines.Ex. A problem in getting people in corporate silos to communicate is that they do not speak the same language even when they are talking about the same thing.* * *(Náut) watertight compartment* * *(n.) = watertight compartment, siloEx: This was characterized by the division of knowledge into more or less watertight compartments or disciplines.
Ex: A problem in getting people in corporate silos to communicate is that they do not speak the same language even when they are talking about the same thing. -
7 compartimento
m.compartment.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: compartimentar.* * *1 compartment\compartimento estanco watertight compartment* * *compartimiento masculinoa) (Ferr) compartmentb) (de cartera, cajón) section, compartment* * *= bucket, compartment.Ex. This article considers a random access file which consists of a given number of buckets.Ex. They wear waterproof vests that include compartments for wireless gadgets.----* compartimento estanco = watertight compartment, silo.* compartimento superior = overhead bin, overhead locker.* * *compartimiento masculinoa) (Ferr) compartmentb) (de cartera, cajón) section, compartment* * *= bucket, compartment.Ex: This article considers a random access file which consists of a given number of buckets.
Ex: They wear waterproof vests that include compartments for wireless gadgets.* compartimento estanco = watertight compartment, silo.* compartimento superior = overhead bin, overhead locker.* * *compartimento, compartimiento1 ( Ferr) compartmentun compartimento para no fumadores/de primera clase a no-smoking/first-class compartment2 (de una cartera, un cajón) section, compartmentel compartimento superior del armario the top part o section of the cupboardCompuesto:( Náut) watertight compartmentlos distintos departamentos son compartimentos estancos there is no communication between the various departments* * *
Del verbo compartimentar: ( conjugate compartimentar)
compartimento es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
compartimentó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
compartimentar
compartimento
compartimento,◊ compartimiento sustantivo masculino
compartment
compartim(i)ento sustantivo masculino
1 compartment
2 Ferroc compartimiento de primera/segunda clase, first-/ second-class compartment
' compartimento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
casillero
English:
compartment
- smoking
* * *compartimento, compartimiento nm1. [en tren] compartment2. [de armario] part, section;[de nevera] compartment compartimento estanco watertight compartment* * *m FERR car, Brcompartment* * *compartimento n compartment -
8 infalible
adj.infallible.* * *► adjetivo1 infallible* * *ADJ1) [persona] infallible2) [aparato, plan] foolproof3) [puntería] unerring4) (=inevitable) certain, sure* * ** * *= sure-fire [surefire], foolproof, infallible, watertight, unerring, fail-safe.Ex. For example, asking where someone was born is not a sure-fire way of finding out what their accent is and may lead to erroneous assumptions.Ex. Theoretically, encryption is foolproof but as security threats increase, smart card encryption will be necessary to help companies improve security systems.Ex. Consultation of contemporary documents are more reliable, if not infallible.Ex. Before multimedia producers can protect their rights against users and reap the benefits of their investment, they must ensure that their own licensing position is watertight because they cannot sue to protect rights they do not have.Ex. The real challenge lies in the library profession's unerring commitment to the canon as the keystone of library and information service.Ex. The technical safeguards available are not fail-safe.* * ** * *= sure-fire [surefire], foolproof, infallible, watertight, unerring, fail-safe.Ex: For example, asking where someone was born is not a sure-fire way of finding out what their accent is and may lead to erroneous assumptions.
Ex: Theoretically, encryption is foolproof but as security threats increase, smart card encryption will be necessary to help companies improve security systems.Ex: Consultation of contemporary documents are more reliable, if not infallible.Ex: Before multimedia producers can protect their rights against users and reap the benefits of their investment, they must ensure that their own licensing position is watertight because they cannot sue to protect rights they do not have.Ex: The real challenge lies in the library profession's unerring commitment to the canon as the keystone of library and information service.Ex: The technical safeguards available are not fail-safe.* * *‹persona/método› infallible; ‹puntería› unerringtiene un instinto infalible her instincts are infallible o unerring o never wrong* * *
infalible adjetivo ‹persona/método› infallible;
‹ puntería› unerring
infalible adjetivo infallible
' infalible' also found in these entries:
English:
foolproof
- infallible
- fool
- sure
* * *infalible adj1. [método, persona] infallible;[puntería] unerring2. [inevitable] inevitable;es infalible, siempre que la invito está ocupada it's the same every time without fail, whenever I invite her over she's busy* * *adj infallible* * *infalible adj: infallible♦ infaliblemente adv -
9 irrebatible
adj.irrefutable, indisputable.* * *► adjetivo1 irrefutable* * *ADJ irrefutable, unanswerable* * *adjetivo irrefutable, unanswerable* * *= unassailable, watertight, unanswerable, unchangeable, unchallengeable.Ex. Widely acknowledged to be an educator of the highest professional standing, she has published two books on education and numerous articles -- she is a woman of unassailable integrity.Ex. Before multimedia producers can protect their rights against users and reap the benefits of their investment, they must ensure that their own licensing position is watertight because they cannot sue to protect rights they do not have.Ex. He observed 'when a naturally energetic man works for a few days beside a lazy one, the logic of the situation is unanswerable'.Ex. In no sense are policies engraved in stone and unchangeable.Ex. Despite this, he repeatedly asserts that we have unchallengeable authority in our reports about that experience.* * *adjetivo irrefutable, unanswerable* * *= unassailable, watertight, unanswerable, unchangeable, unchallengeable.Ex: Widely acknowledged to be an educator of the highest professional standing, she has published two books on education and numerous articles -- she is a woman of unassailable integrity.
Ex: Before multimedia producers can protect their rights against users and reap the benefits of their investment, they must ensure that their own licensing position is watertight because they cannot sue to protect rights they do not have.Ex: He observed 'when a naturally energetic man works for a few days beside a lazy one, the logic of the situation is unanswerable'.Ex: In no sense are policies engraved in stone and unchangeable.Ex: Despite this, he repeatedly asserts that we have unchallengeable authority in our reports about that experience.* * *irrefutable, unanswerable* * *
irrebatible adjetivo irrefutable, undeniable: los hechos son irrebatibles, the facts are irrefutable
' irrebatible' also found in these entries:
English:
cast-iron
- water
* * *irrebatible adjirrefutable, indisputable* * *adj irrefutable* * *irrebatible adj: unanswerable, irrefutable -
10 estanco2
2 = watertight.Ex. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.----* compartimento estanco = watertight compartment, silo. -
11 burlete
m.1 draft excluder.2 draught excluder, weather strip, draft-proofing, draught-proofing.3 weatherstrip.* * *1 draught excluder* * *SM draught excluder, weather strip (EEUU)* * *masculino draft* excluder* * *= seal, draft excluder, draught excluder, weather strip.Ex. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.Ex. Draft excluders can be bought in wood or metal finishes to match the door.Ex. Draught excluders are essential during the cold winter months, but they are a nuisance when you need to go in and out of the room.Ex. The best choice are weather strips made of thermoplastic rubber or silicone sealants.* * *masculino draft* excluder* * *= seal, draft excluder, draught excluder, weather strip.Ex: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.
Ex: Draft excluders can be bought in wood or metal finishes to match the door.Ex: Draught excluders are essential during the cold winter months, but they are a nuisance when you need to go in and out of the room.Ex: The best choice are weather strips made of thermoplastic rubber or silicone sealants.* * *draft* excluder* * *
burlete sustantivo masculino
draft( conjugate draft) excluder
burlete sustantivo masculino draught excluder
* * *burlete nmBr draught excluder, US weather strip(ping)* * *m L.Am.draft excluder, Brdraught excluder -
12 cierre hermético
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13 de alta resistencia
(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* * *(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.
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14 de alto rendimiento
(adj.) = high-performance, heavy-dutyEx. From mainframe and mini-computers in the 60s and 70s the trend of the 80s is towards micro-based, self-contained personal computers on the one hand, and superfast, high-performance computers on the other.Ex. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* * *(adj.) = high-performance, heavy-dutyEx: From mainframe and mini-computers in the 60s and 70s the trend of the 80s is towards micro-based, self-contained personal computers on the one hand, and superfast, high-performance computers on the other.
Ex: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible. -
15 junta
f.1 committee.junta directiva board of directorsjunta de gobierno = government and administrative body in certain autonomous regionsjunta militar military junta2 meeting.junta (general) de accionistas shareholders' meetingjunta general extraordinaria extraordinary general meeting3 joint (juntura).junta de culata gasket4 board, junta.5 autonomous government.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: juntar.* * *1 (reunión) meeting, assembly, conference2 (conjunto de personas) board, council, committee3 (sesión) session, sitting4 (militar) junta5 (punto de unión) joint\junta administrativa administrative boardjunta de accionistas shareholders' meetingjunta de empresa works counciljunta directiva board of directorsjunta militar military juntajunta de culata gasket* * *1. noun f.1) board2) meeting, assembly3) joint2. f., (m. - junto)* * *SF1) (=reunión) meetingcelebrar o convocar una junta — to hold a meeting
junta general extraordinaria — extraordinary general meeting, special meeting (EEUU)
2) (=comité) [gen] council, committee; (Com, Econ) boardjunta de portavoces — (Parl) House business committee
3) (Mil) junta4) Esp (Pol) name given to the governments of some autonomous areas in Spain5) (Téc) (=acoplamiento) joint; (=arandela) washer, gasketjunta cardán, junta universal — universal joint
6) LAm (=amistad)* * *1)a) (comité, comisión) board, committee; ( de empresa) board; ( reunión) meetingcelebrar/convocar una junta de accionistas — to hold/call a shareholders' meeting
b) ( de militares) junta2) (Mec) ( acoplamiento) joint; ( para cerrar herméticamente) gasket3) (CS pey) ( amistad) association* * *= board, bond, joint, seal.Ex. The librarian is also a member of the board of Education Studies and Humanities, indeed the university librarian served as Dean of the School for a period of three years.Ex. Networking creates bonds where none may have existed and multiplies individual capabilities manifold.Ex. Their purpose was, as paste-downs, to reinforce the joints of the covers and, as flyleaves, to give additional protection to the end pages of the book.Ex. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.----* junta de dirección = board of directors.* junta de facultad = faculty board.* junta estanca = seal.* junta militar = military junta, junta.* reparación de la junta de culata = head work.* reparación de las juntas de los ladrillos = pointing.* reunión de la junta directiva = board meeting.* * *1)a) (comité, comisión) board, committee; ( de empresa) board; ( reunión) meetingcelebrar/convocar una junta de accionistas — to hold/call a shareholders' meeting
b) ( de militares) junta2) (Mec) ( acoplamiento) joint; ( para cerrar herméticamente) gasket3) (CS pey) ( amistad) association* * *= board, bond, joint, seal.Ex: The librarian is also a member of the board of Education Studies and Humanities, indeed the university librarian served as Dean of the School for a period of three years.
Ex: Networking creates bonds where none may have existed and multiplies individual capabilities manifold.Ex: Their purpose was, as paste-downs, to reinforce the joints of the covers and, as flyleaves, to give additional protection to the end pages of the book.Ex: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* junta de dirección = board of directors.* junta de facultad = faculty board.* junta estanca = seal.* junta militar = military junta, junta.* reparación de la junta de culata = head work.* reparación de las juntas de los ladrillos = pointing.* reunión de la junta directiva = board meeting.* * *Junta Autonómica (↑ junta a1)A1 (comité, comisión) board, committee2 (de una empresa) board3 (reunión) meeting4 (de militares) juntajunta militar military juntaCompuestos:stockholders’ o shareholders’ meetingcelebraron/convocaron una junta de accionistas they held/called a shareholders' meetingdistrict councilnuclear energy commission(en Ur) provincial governmentmembers' meetingboard of directorsCompuestos:universal jointcompensation jointhead gasket● junta de dilatación or de expansiónexpansion jointuniversal jointlas malas juntas bad company* * *
Del verbo juntar: ( conjugate juntar)
junta es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
junta
juntar
junta sustantivo femenino
1
( de empresa) board;
( reunión) meeting;
2 (Mec) ( acoplamiento) joint;
( para cerrar herméticamente) gasket
juntar ( conjugate juntar) verbo transitivo
‹ dinero› to save (up);◊ junta sellos (esp AmL) to collect stamps
juntarse verbo pronominal
1 [ personas]
c) ( como pareja) to live together;
2
junto,-a
I adjetivo
1 (reunido, acompañado, a un tiempo) together: vivimos juntos, we live together
todos juntos, all together
2 (próximos) tiene los ojos muy juntos, his eyes are very close together
dos mesas juntas, two tables side by side
II adverbio junto
1 (cerca de) junto a, next to
2 (en colaboración con, además de) junto con, together with
junta sustantivo femenino
1 (reunión) meeting, assembly
Pol junta de gobierno, cabinet meeting
2 (grupo de dirección) board, committee
junta directiva, board of directors
3 Mil junta
4 Téc joint
junta de dilatación, expansion joint
juntar verbo transitivo
1 (unir) to join, put together: juntaremos las sillas, we'll put the chairs together
(ensamblar) to assemble
2 (reunir a personas) quiere juntar a toda la familia, she wants to get all her family together
(reunir animales) to round up
4 (coleccionar) to collect
5 (una cantidad de dinero) to raise
' junta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
directiva
- directivo
- enfrente
- sanedrín
- sesión
- vocal
- comité
- director
- junto
- reunir
- seleccionador
English:
board
- directorate
- district council
- fellow
- joint
- meeting
- member
- universal joint
- federal
- gasket
- get
- junta
- washer
* * *junta nf1. [grupo, comité] committee;[de empresa, examinadores] board junta arbitral arbitration panel; Urug junta departamental provincial government;junta directiva board of directors;junta electoral electoral board;junta de gobierno [de universidad] senate, governing body;junta militar military junta;junta municipal town o local council2. [reunión] meetingjunta de accionistas shareholders' meeting;junta general de accionistas shareholders' meeting;junta general anual annual general meeting;junta general extraordinaria extraordinary general meeting;junta de portavoces = meeting of the party spokespersons in a parliament or council to discuss a particular issue;junta de vecinos residents' meeting4. [juntura] jointjunta cardánica universal joint;junta de culata gasket;junta de dilatación expansion joint;junta esférica ball joint;junta de solape lap joint;junta universal universal joint* * *f1 POL (regional) government2 militar junta3 COM board4 ( sesión) meeting5 TÉC joint* * *junta nf1) : board, committeejunta directiva: board of directors2) reunión: meeting, session3) : junta4) : joint, gasket* * *junta n1. (reunión) meeting2. (comité) committee -
16 junta estanca
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17 muy resistente
adj.very resistant, diehard.* * *(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* * *(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.
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18 para trabajos pesados
(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* * *(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.
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19 para uso industrial
(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* * *(adj.) = heavy-dutyEx: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.
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20 sumergible
adj.1 waterproof.2 submersible, submergible, immersible.m.submarine.* * *► adjetivo1 submergible, submersible1 submarine* * *1.ADJ [nave] submersible; [reloj] waterproof2.SM submarine* * ** * *= waterproof, submersible.Nota: Nombre y Adjetivo.Ex. The next step is to minimise the effects of any possible disaster by using waterproof ownership stamps.Ex. It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* * ** * *= waterproof, submersible.Nota: Nombre y Adjetivo.Ex: The next step is to minimise the effects of any possible disaster by using waterproof ownership stamps.
Ex: It uses a heavy-duty seal and is therefore watertight, but not submersible.* * *1 ‹reloj› waterproof2 ‹nave› submersiblesubmersible* * *
sumergible adjetivo ‹ reloj› waterproof;
‹ nave› submersible
sumergible
I adjetivo
1 (nave) submersible
2 (reloj, cámara) waterproof
II sustantivo masculino submarine
' sumergible' also found in these entries:
English:
submersible
- waterproof
* * *♦ adj1. [reloj, cámara] waterproof2. [barco] submersible♦ nmsubmersible* * *II m submersible* * *sumergible adj waterproof
См. также в других словарях:
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watertight — index impervious Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
watertight — late 14c., from WATER (Cf. water) (n.1) + TIGHT (Cf. tight). Figurative use from 1640s … Etymology dictionary
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watertight — adjective 1 something that is watertight does not allow water to pass through it: watertight boxes 2 watertight plan/case/argument etc a plan etc that is made so carefully that there is no chance of any mistakes or problems: The police can t do… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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watertight — adjective 1) a watertight container Syn: impermeable, impervious, (hermetically) sealed; waterproof, water repellent, water resistant Ant: leaky 2) a watertight alibi Syn: indisputable … Thesaurus of popular words
watertight — UK [ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌtaɪt] / US [ˈwɔtərˌtaɪt] adjective 1) a watertight container or room is made so that water cannot enter it 2) something that is watertight such as an excuse, argument, case, or alibi is so good that no one can find anything wrong… … English dictionary