Associations to the word «Foolproof»
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Wiktionary
FOOLPROOF, adjective. For a device: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error.
FOOLPROOF, adjective. For an idea or plan: infallible, or bulletproof.
FOOLPROOF, verb. (transitive) To make foolproof.
Dictionary definition
FOOLPROOF, verb. Proof against human misuse or error; "foolproof this appliance".
FOOLPROOF, adjective. Not liable to failure; "a foolproof identification system"; "the unfailing sign of an amateur"; "an unfailing test".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.