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Pronunciation / Transliteration: a prova de gatos
"Os novos móveis são à prova de gatos."
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2 senses- 1
Designed or constructed to prevent damage or interference by cats.
"The new furniture is cat-proof, ensuring it remains intact despite the playful antics of my pets." - 2
Referring to an environment or object that is safe from the actions of cats.
"She bought cat-proof curtains to avoid them being shredded by her curious feline."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cat-proof' is a compound adjective formed in the late 20th century, combining 'cat', derived from Old English 'catt', and 'proof', from Old English 'profa', meaning resistant or impervious. The evolution reflects a growing concern for pet safety and home design.
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résistant aux chats
Transliteration: rezistã o cha
"Les nouveaux meubles sont résistants aux chats."
katzenfest
Transliteration: kaʦn̩fɛst
"Die neuen Möbel sind katzenfest."
a prova di gatto
Transliteration: a prova di gatto
"I nuovi mobili sono a prova di gatto."
a prueba de gatos
Transliteration: a prueba de gatos
"Los nuevos muebles son a prueba de gatos."
à prova de gatos
Transliteration: a prova de gatos
"Os novos móveis são à prova de gatos."
बिल्ली-प्रूफ
Transliteration: billi-proof
"नए फर्नीचर बिल्ली-प्रूफ हैं।"
防猫
Transliteration: fáng māo
"新家具是防猫的。"
고양이 방지
Transliteration: goyangi bangji
"새 가구는 고양이 방지입니다."
猫防止
Transliteration: neko bōshi
"新しい家具は猫防止です。"
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