watertight

• Beschreibt etwas, das kein Wasser durchlässt, also dicht ist; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas verwendet, das lückenlos und unwiderlegbar ist, z. B. ein Argument oder ein Plan.

Describes something that is sealed so that water cannot enter or escape; also used figuratively to describe an argument or plan that is flawless and cannot be disputed.

1. Impermeable to waterB1formal

   Constructed or sealed so that water cannot enter or escape.

   Wasserdicht

   • The submarine's hull is completely watertight.
   • Make sure the container is watertight before storing the liquid.
   • The new watch has a watertight seal up to 100 meters.

   Synonymeimpermeableleakproofsealedwaterproof

   Antonymeleakypermeableporous

2. Without flaws or loopholesB2formal

   Describes an argument, plan, or legal case that is perfectly logical and cannot be disproven or avoided.

   Wasserdicht

   • The prosecutor presented a watertight case against the defendant.
   • We need a watertight contract to avoid any future disputes.
   • His alibi was watertight, so the police had to release him.

   Synonymeairtightbulletprooffoolproofimpregnableironcladrigoroussoundunassailable

   Antonymefaultyflawedlooserefutableshakyunsoundvulnerableweak