plural of tax resister

that slows the penetration of water (but is not waterproof)

Capable of withstanding fire, either permanently or for a pre-determined time.

(euphemistic or humorous) Overweight, fat.

(education, UK) A school subject combining elements of woodwork, metalwork and plastic-work, sometimes a module of a larger design and technology syllabus.

(law) The crime of obstructing or opposing a police officer who is making an arrest.

able to withstand the effects of acids

The method of using wax to mask parts of a work, such as cloth or pottery, when applying a coating or treatment; the resist method, using wax.

Calico printing, in which the pattern is produced by means of resist which preserves parts uncoloured.

The resistance to leakage current through an insulating material body.