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Meaning of "draughtproofing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRAUGHTPROOFING

draughtproofing  [ˈdrɑːftpruːfɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRAUGHTPROOFING

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Draughtproofing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRAUGHTPROOFING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of draughtproofing in the English dictionary

The definition of draughtproofing in the dictionary is treatment to keep out draughts.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRAUGHTPROOFING


astroturfing
ˈæstrəʊˌtɜːfɪŋ
bodysurfing
ˈbɒdɪˌsɜːfɪŋ
briefing
ˈbriːfɪŋ
channel-surfing
ˈtʃænəlsɜːfɪŋ
couchsurfing
ˈkaʊtʃˌsɜːfɪŋ
debriefing
ˌdiːˈbriːfɪŋ
kitesurfing
ˈkaɪtˌsɜːfɪŋ
laughing
ˈlɑːfɪŋ
morphing
ˈmɔːfɪŋ
roofing
ˈruːfɪŋ
rustproofing
ˈrʌstˌpruːfɪŋ
showerproofing
ˈʃaʊəˌpruːfɪŋ
smurfing
ˈsmɜːfɪŋ
soundproofing
ˈsaʊndpruːfɪŋ
staffing
ˈstɑːfɪŋ
strafing
ˈstrɑːfɪŋ
surfing
ˈsɜːfɪŋ
understaffing
ˌʌndəˈstɑːfɪŋ
waterproofing
ˈwɔːtəpruːfɪŋ
windsurfing
ˈwɪndˌsɜːfɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRAUGHTPROOFING

draught
draught beer
draught excluder
draughtboard
draughter
draughtier
draughtiest
draughtily
draughtiness
draughtman
draughtproof
draughts
draughts board
draughtsman
draughtsmanship
draughtsmen
draughtswoman
draughtswomen
draughty

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRAUGHTPROOFING

ballot-box stuffing
buffing
chuffing
crowd surfing
effing
glue-sniffing
golfing
huffing
huffing and puffing
in the offing
knifing
offing
press briefing
safe surfing
scoffing
shoulder surfing
sniffing
spiffing
spoofing
stuffing

Synonyms and antonyms of draughtproofing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «draughtproofing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRAUGHTPROOFING

Find out the translation of draughtproofing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of draughtproofing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «draughtproofing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

draughtproofing
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

draughtproofing
570 millions of speakers

English

draughtproofing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

draughtproofing
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

draughtproofing
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

draughtproofing
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

draughtproofing
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

draughtproofing
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Calfeutrement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Draughtproofing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Windfang
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

draughtproofing
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

draughtproofing
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Draughtproofing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

draughtproofing
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

draughtproofing
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ड्रायटप्रोफिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

draughtproofing
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

draughtproofing
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

draughtproofing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

draughtproofing
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

draughtproofing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

draughtproofing
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

draughtproofing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

draughtproofing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

draughtproofing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of draughtproofing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAUGHTPROOFING»

The term «draughtproofing» is normally little used and occupies the 127.877 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAUGHTPROOFING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «draughtproofing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «draughtproofing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about draughtproofing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRAUGHTPROOFING»

Discover the use of draughtproofing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to draughtproofing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Domestic Draughtproofing: Ventilation Considerations
These are summarised in this digest in the form of simple checklists, covering condensation, combustion appliances and other domestic appliances.
‎1986
2
Green Property: Buying, Developing and Investing in ...
Draughtproofing measures will help to save energy in your home but you must also make sure that there is adequate ventilation to reduce the build-up of condensation and damp, especially in the bathroom and kitchen, and provide adequate ...
Catherine Dawson, 2008
3
Energy Management in Industry: The Earthscan Expert Guide
The Earthscan Expert Guide David Thorpe. In the absence of a refurbishment opportunity, the first step to reduce heating or cooling energy demand is to remove unwanted airflow by draughtproofing.
David Thorpe, 2013
4
Domestic Energy and Affordable Warmth
Thework which wasthe subjectofthe study was carried out in the early days ofthe scheme (between May and September1991) whenthe technical standards of installers and the quality of draughtproofing materials were questionable. At the time ...
T. Markus, 2005
5
Building Regulations Explained: 2000 Revision
... bathrooms and WCs in dwellings 180 Condensation in roofs 270 Condensation in insulated domestic roofs 297 Surface condensation and mould growths 306 Domestic draughtproofing—ventilation considerations 309 Estimating daylight in ...
John Stephenson, 2001
6
Building Regulations Explained
... bathrooms and WCs in dwellings 180 Condensation in roofs 270 Condensation in insulated domestic roofs 297 Surface condensation and mould growths 306 Domestic draughtproofing—ventilation considerations 309 Estimating daylight in ...
London District Surveyors Association, John Stephenson, 2013
7
Sustainable Home Refurbishment: The Earthscan Expert Guide ...
If you're draughtproofing, but not insulating, remember that to prevent condensation and timber rot, air must enter the roofspace of a pitched roof from under the eaves on the outside of the insulation and not enter the heated areas of the ...
David Thorpe, 2010
8
Papers by Command
Even at this higher rate it will take 25 years to help 2.5 million households (the minimum number suffering fuel poverty) with some draughtproofing and perhaps loft insulation. 9. About a year ago the Building Research Establishment produced ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1984
9
Energy Management in Buildings: The Earthscan Expert Guide
Draughtproofing. The quickest and cheapest ways to retain heat in a cold climate or during cold weather, or, in the context of a hot climate, keep out heat, are achieved by reducing unwanted airflow in and out. A check should be made of each ...
David Thorpe, 2013
10
Fuel poverty: from cold homes to affordable warmth
Draughtproofing Reducing ventilation losses through draughtproofing is one of the most cost-effective ways of improving the energy efficiency of the home. However, there is no way of measuring the standards achieved by draughtproofing ...
Brenda Boardman, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRAUGHTPROOFING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term draughtproofing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Pheasants dealt a helping hand
Unfortunately one particular draughtproofing shrub has fallen out of favour for being too successful. I refer to the alien and invasive ... «MidLothian Advertiser, Jun 15»
2
Granulation Unit meets pharmaceutical requirements.
The machine remains closed during operation, while inflatable seals on the product containers provide for an optimum draughtproofing. «ThomasNet News, Apr 15»
3
Bosch Market Launch: New Granulation Unit Hüttlin GranuLean …
The machine remains closed during operation, while inflatable seals on the product containers provide for an optimum draughtproofing. «Packaging Europe, Apr 15»
4
Manningham Council projects put on hold to fund other plans
□ITdisaster recovery equipment. □E-Learning software. □Solarpanels on the council depot. □Draughtproofing of the civic offices. Comments. «Herald Sun, Feb 15»
5
Peter McTigue: All offenders deserve a chance of rehabilitation
... to pop round to fix the leaking cistern at the local primary school, or make an appointment with the single mum to check her draughtproofing? «Nottingham Post, Nov 14»
6
Carbon targets can help UK 'save £85bn a year'
The financial benefits of millions of households draughtproofing, installing double glazing, and using less heat would be worth several billion ... «The Guardian, Dec 13»
7
The Value of a Well Insulated House
This will probably start with caulking and draughtproofing. Loft or attic insulation might be next. Wall cavity insulation if you have one. «Energy Collective, Nov 13»
8
What Is The Value Of A Well Insulated House?
This will probably start with caulking and draughtproofing. Loft or attic insulation might be next. Then wall cavity insulation if you have one. «CleanTechnica, Nov 13»
9
The 5 top cleantech solutions for your home
Interesting to note that the author didn't really discuss the things you can do – insulation, draughtproofing, standby loads – to reduce your ... «RenewEconomy, Oct 13»
10
Eco living: could you take out a Green Deal loan?
More attractively, floor insulation would cost about £1,000 to install but would save me £89 a year and draughtproofing would cost about £100 ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 13»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Draughtproofing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/draughtproofing>. May 2024 ».
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