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bullet-proof
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bullet-proof, a.
- Capable of resisting the force of a bullet; resistant to penetration by a bullet; armored; as, a bulletproof vest; a bulletproof window. [1913 Webster]
- designed so as to be resistant to abuse or misuse and incapable of malfunction under normal use; as, a bulletproof computer program. [PJC]
- so well thought out as to be resistant to criticism or certain to succeed; as, a bulletproof plan. [PJC]
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