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Example sentences for "windproof"

Lexicographically close words:
windowless; windowpanes; windows; windowsill; windpipe; windrow; windrows; winds; windshield; windstorms
  1. I put on my windproof blouse and nosed out the track for two miles, when we suddenly came upon the tent of the leading party.

  2. We got soaked with perspiration these days, though generally pulling in vest, pants, and windproof trousers only.

  3. Incidentally big icicles formed upon the ponies' noses during the march and Chinaman used Wright's windproof blouse as a handkerchief.

  4. On camping at night I shift to night foot-gear as soon as ever the tent is pitched, and generally slip on my windproof blouse, as one cools down like smoke after the exertion of man-hauling a heavy sledge for hours.

  5. Moleskin or whipcord withstands the hardest usage and is windproof and warm.

  6. With these he is ready for preparing a windproof and as far as possible a weather proof shelter to secure necessary warmth no matter where he may be caught out.

  7. First, three small bags of light windproof stuff were made, and in each of these was placed a paper, giving the position of our camp.

  8. It had been made by our able sailmaker, Rionne, and was of very thin windproof gabardine.

  9. It is a queer thing that, when one only has on light underclothing and windproof overalls, one cannot stand still for long without feeling cold.

  10. Outside the mits we wore an outer covering of windproof material, so as not to wear them out too quickly.

  11. In one of these were two pairs of windproof stockings -- the bag presumably belonged to an opponent of the idea -- and it may be imagined that there was some fun.

  12. If they got wet, it was easy to dry them in almost all weathers; I know of no material that dries so quickly as this windproof stuff.

  13. Ail the walls were double and were made of windproof material, with about an inch between for the air to circulate.

  14. Our clothing in moderate temperatures consisted of thick woollen underclothing and Burberry windproof overalls.

  15. A windproof coat of thin oil-silk or of a kind of paper-cloth made by a Paris firm, is a very good substitute for a spare sweater.

  16. This should be as nearly windproof as possible, and should have a smooth surface, for if it be hairy the snow will stick to it, and, when that melts, the clothes will become soaked.


  17. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "windproof" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.