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watertight

/ˈwɔː.tər.taɪt/

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adjective

B2formalcommontechnical/ˈwɔː.tər.taɪt/

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.

ruОписывает что-то герметичное, не пропускающее воду; также используется в переносном смысле для описания безупречного аргумента или плана, который невозможно оспорить.esDescribe algo que es estanco o que no deja pasar el agua; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a un argumento o plan perfecto, sin puntos débiles, que no se puede refutar.frDécrit quelque chose d'étanche, qui ne laisse pas passer l'eau ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour qualifier un argument ou un plan irréprochable, impossible à contester.deBeschreibt 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.ptDiz-se daquilo que é impermeável, que não deixa a água passar; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever um argumento, plano ou acordo tão bem feito que não pode ser contestado ou criticado.zh形容某物密封不透水;也用于比喻指论证、计划等严密无懈可击,无可挑剔。arيصف شيئًا محكم الإغلاق لا يتسرب إليه الماء؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف حجة أو خطة محكمة لا يمكن الطعن فيها.

  1. Impermeable to water B1 formal

    Constructed or sealed so that water cannot enter or escape.

    • 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.

    ruВодонепроницаемыйesEstanco al aguafrÉtanche à l'eaudeWasserdichtptÀ prova d'águazh防水的arغير منفذ للماء

    Синонимы: impermeableleakproofsealedwaterproof

    Антонимы: leakypermeableporous

  2. Without flaws or loopholes B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruНеопровержимыйessin fisurasfrSans failledeWasserdichtptIrrefutávelzh无懈可击arمُحْكَم لا ثُغْرَة فيه

    Синонимы: airtightbulletprooffoolproofimpregnableironcladrigoroussoundunassailable

    Антонимы: faultyflawedlooserefutableshakyunsoundvulnerableweak

  • more watertight comparative form
  • most watertight superlative form