"holeproof" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more holeproof [comparative], most holeproof [superlative]
Etymology: hole + -proof Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hole|proof}} hole + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj}} holeproof (comparative more holeproof, superlative most holeproof)
  1. Resistant to the formation of holes.
    Sense id: en-holeproof-en-adj-SwNpvFeU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof

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