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run-resistant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective run-resistant has 1 sense
  1. runproof, ladder-proof, run-resistant - (of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
    Antonym: pervious (indirect, via impervious)

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Adjective - Describing material, especially fabric, that is resistant to developing runs or tears.

Sense 1:

Popular - Referring to fabric or stockings that are designed to resist runs or tears.

Example Sentence: She wore her new run-resistant stockings to the fancy party to ensure she didn't embarrass herself with a visible run.

Sense 2:

Local - Describing a specific type of paint or coating that, once applied, prevents runs or drips when drying.

Example Sentence: The run-resistant paint allowed the amateur painter to easily achieve a smooth finish on the walls.

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