proof1, s.1Cruthú m, cruthúnas m. Positive proof, cruthú dearfa. Cast-iron proof, cruthú doshéanta. To give proof of intelligence, a thabhairt le taispeáint go bhfuil éirim agat. He showed proof of good-will, thaispeáin sé go raibh an dea-mhéin aige. To give proof of one's gratitude to s.o., tabhairt le fios go bhfuil tú buíoch do dhuine. This is a proof that he is lying, sin cruthú na bréige air. In proof of his good faith, de chruthú ar a dhea-mhéin. Capable of proof, inchruthaithe. The onus of proof lies with him, airsean atá a chruthú. 2aPromhadh m, tástáil f, triail f -ach. To put sth., to bring sth., to the proof, rud a thástáil. It has stood the proof, sheas sé an triail. bSpirit 30% below proof, alcól 30% faoi bhun profa. 3aTyp: Profa m. Slip proof, profa fada. To pass the proofs, cead clóbhuailte na bprofaí a thabhairt. bEngr: Proof before the letter, before letters, profa m roimh inscríbhinn.
proof2, a.Proof against sth., díonach ar, dúshlánach faoi, rud; beag beann ar rud. Proof against damp, damp-proof, taisdíonach. Bullet-proof, urchardhíonach; (veist) díon piléar. To be proof against danger, against disease, bheith slán ar bhaol, ar aicíd. Proof against temptation, against flattery, gan beann ar chathú, ar chluain.
proof3, v.tr.1Typ: Engr: Profaím. 2Díonaim, déanaim (éadach) uiscedhíonach, tinedhíonach, etc.; neartaím (rud) in aghaidh (aigéid, etc.).