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watertight

[waw-ter-tahyt, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌtaɪt, ˈwɒt ər- /






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It wasn’t watertight, which allowed water to seep in and damage the concrete, the complaint said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The unmoving, shallow water can’t help but grow algae in the beating sun, and since the concrete expands and contracts with shifting temperatures, any seals along the seams have struggled to remain watertight.

From Slate Jun. 19, 2026

YCT said the scheme was needed to ensure the building remained watertight and to safeguard its "internationally significant interior".

From BBC May 14, 2026

The crew needed a watertight soundstage for that scene, so they savvily constructed the set in the school’s empty pool, where overflowing water would not be an issue.

From MarketWatch Dec. 29, 2025

She would rebuild her platforms and make a watertight shelter.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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