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bearproofing

bearproofing is the present participle and gerund of bearproof.

Meaning of bearproof

Verb

bearproof (third-person singular simple present bearproofs, present participle bearproofing, simple past and past participle bearproofed)

  1. (transitive) To make resistant to bears.
    • The first step to take to avoid unpleasant encounters is to bearproof your camp.2000, Michael Hodgson, Camping for Dummies

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Questions about bearproofing

What is bearproofing the present participle and gerund of?
Bearproofing is the present participle and gerund of bearproof.

Words near bearproofing in the dictionary

  1. bearposted
  2. bearposting
  3. bearposts
  4. bearproof
  5. bearproofed
  6. bearproofing
  7. bearproofs
  8. bears
  9. bears a grudge
  10. bears a hand
  11. bears against

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