imperméable

Definitions of imperméable
  1. noun
    a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
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    ciré
    a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
  2. noun
    a loose outer garment
    synonyms: cape, pardessus
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    burnous
    a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
    cafetan, caftan
    a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant
    cape
    a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
    poncho
    a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
    châle
    cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
    tunique
    any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
    houppelande, tabard
    a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
    type of:
    vêtement de dessus
    a garment worn over other garments
  3. noun
    a water-resistant coat
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    trench-coat
    a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets
    ciré
    a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
    type of:
    pardessus
    an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
  4. noun
    a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
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    type of:
    textile, tissu, étoffe
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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