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quakeproof

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quake⋅proof

[kweyk-proof]
–adjective
1. designed or built to withstand the destructive forces of an earthquake.
–verb (used with object)
2. to make quakeproof.

Origin:
1935–40; quake + -proof
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quake·proof   (kwāk'prōōf')   
adj.  Designed or constructed to withstand or resist the effects of an earthquake.
tr.v.   quake·proofed, quake·proof·ing, quake·proofs
To make quakeproof.
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