airtight

adjective/ˈɛrˌtaɪt/

Frequency rank: #13,645 most common English word

Meaning

So well constructed that no air can enter or escape; (of an argument) having no flaws or weaknesses.

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Example sentence

The lawyer presented airtight evidence that could not be challenged in court.

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