bearproof
verbEtymology From bear + -proof.
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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:
bearproof
adjEtymology From bear + -proof.
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Resistant to bears.
- Remember: Bears are smarter than you think! Without a bearproof box, it's wise to hang your food from a tree.2006, Dina Fayer, Bob Fayer, Pocket Dad: Everyday Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Fatherly Advice, page 100: