bearproof

English

Etymology

bear +‎ -proof

Adjective

bearproof (comparative more bearproof, superlative most bearproof)

  1. 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

Verb

bearproof (third-person singular simple present bearproofs, present participle bearproofing, simple past and past participle bearproofed)

  1. (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.
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