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runproof

/ˈrʌn.pruːf/

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adjective

formalcommontechnicalobsolete/ˈrʌn.pruːf/

An old-fashioned adjective describing a fabric or material that is resistant to runs or ladders, especially in stockings or hosiery.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее ткань или материал, устойчивый к образованию затяжек или стрелок, особенно в чулках или колготках.
  1. Resistant to runs or ladders B2 formal

    Describes hosiery, such as stockings or tights, that is designed to prevent the formation of runs (or ladders, in British English) in the fabric.

    • She bought a pair of runproof tights for the formal event.
    • These stockings are advertised as runproof and durable.
    • The new fabric technology makes the hosiery completely runproof.

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    Synonyms: run-resistant