bearproof
English edit
Etymology edit
Adjective edit
bearproof (comparative more bearproof, superlative most bearproof)
- Resistant to bears.
- 2006, Dina Fayer, Bob Fayer, Pocket Dad: Everyday Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Fatherly Advice, page 100:
- Remember: Bears are smarter than you think! Without a bearproof box, it's wise to hang your food from a tree.
Translations edit
resistant to bears
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Verb edit
bearproof (third-person singular simple present bearproofs, present participle bearproofing, simple past and past participle bearproofed)
- (transitive) To make resistant to bears.
- 2000, Michael Hodgson, Camping for Dummies:
- The first step to take to avoid unpleasant encounters is to bearproof your camp.