winterize
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win·ter·ize
(wĭn′tə-rīz′)tr.v. win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing, win·ter·iz·es
To prepare or equip (an automobile or house, for example) for winter weather.
win′ter·i·za′tion (-tĕr-ĭ-zā′shən) n.
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winterize
(ˈwɪntəˌraɪz) orwinterise
vb
(Physical Geography) (tr) US and Canadian to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions
ˌwinteriˈzation, ˌwinteriˈsation n
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win•ter•ize
(ˈwɪn təˌraɪz)v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
to prepare (something) by various measures to be functional in or to withstand cold weather.
[1925–30]
win`ter•i•za′tion, n.
win′ter•iz`er, n.
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winterize
Past participle: winterized
Gerund: winterizing
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| Verb | 1. | winterize - prepare for winter; "winterize cars"; "winterize your houses" |
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winterize
vt (US) → winterfest machen
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