"waterproof pants" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From waterproof + pants. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|waterproof|pants}} waterproof + pants Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} waterproof pants pl (plural only)
  1. Synonym of plastic pants (“an undergarment worn over a diaper/nappy (or underwear) to prevent leakage.”) Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: plastic pants [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-waterproof_pants-en-noun-0G-s896T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 57 43
  2. Pants that are waterproof, such as rainpants or snow pants. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: diaper cover [Canada, US], diaper wrap [Canada, US], nappy cover [Commonwealth, UK], nappy wrap [Commonwealth, UK], pilchers [Australia, New-Zealand]
    Sense id: en-waterproof_pants-en-noun-GY6A5Dc1

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