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goatproof

goatproof adjective: resistant to goats.

Adjective

goatproof (comparative more goatproof, superlative most goatproof)

  1. Resistant to goats.
    • Shortly before the completion of the goatproof fence I was the victim of a severe illness.1955, May Neatherlin, House of the rancher, page 119
    • Keep grain rations in a goatproof place. Covered garbage cans work well if the lids are secured with tie-downs.1975, Sheryll Patterson Herdt, Nitty gritty foodbook: a compendium of basic foods for earthy people, page 194

Forms of goatproof

comparativemore goatproof
superlativemost goatproof

Origin of goatproof

From goat + -proof.

Questions about goatproof

What does goatproof mean?
Goatproof means resistant to goats.
What part of speech is goatproof?
Goatproof is an adjective.

Words near goatproof in the dictionary

  1. goatlings
  2. goatly
  3. goatmeat
  4. goatmilk
  5. goatpox
  6. goatproof
  7. goatrel
  8. goatrels
  9. goatroot
  10. goats
  11. goats' milk

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