bearproof

English

Etymology

From bear +‎ -proof.

Adjective

bearproof (comparative more bearproof, superlative most bearproof)

1. Resistant to bears.
   • 2006, Dina Fayer, Bob Fayer, Pocket Dad: Everyday Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Fatherly Advice, page 100:

     Remember: Bears are smarter than you think! Without a bearproof box, it's wise to hang your food from a tree.

Translations

resistant to bears

• German: bärensicher

Verb

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

1. (transitive) To make resistant to bears.
   • 2000, Michael Hodgson, Camping for Dummies:

     The first step to take to avoid unpleasant encounters is to bearproof your camp.