watertight
adjective/ˈwɔtərˌtaɪt/
Frequency rank: #15,946 most common English word
Meaning
So perfectly constructed that no flaws, leaks, or loopholes can get through.
Example sentence
The lawyers made sure the contract was watertight before both parties signed it.
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