Hailproof

/ˈheɪlˌpruf/ adjective

Definition

Resistant to or protected from damage caused by hail; designed to withstand hailstones.

Etymology

Compound word: hail (precipitation) + proof (from Old French 'pruve,' meaning 'tested' or 'tried'). The '-proof' suffix indicates something is impervious to or resistant against a particular hazard.

Kelly Says

Hailproof materials like reinforced shingles and special coatings represent humanity's attempt to engineer our way around nature's violence—turning weather forecasting into armor.

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