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fibreglass

British  
/ ˈfaɪbəˌɡlɑːs /

noun

  1. material consisting of matted fine glass fibres, used as insulation in buildings, in fireproof fabrics, etc

  2. a fabric woven from this material or a light strong material made by bonding fibreglass with a synthetic resin; used for car bodies, boat hulls, etc

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But with the fibreglass pole in production for the challenge, he said he was now more confident in his ability to break the record.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Local media say the fibreglass and iron structure has been secured with heavy-duty nylon ropes, while barricades have been erected to keep people and traffic clear of the site.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

While the museum representation is scrupulously faithful to what is known of the original vessel's design and dimensions, it was built largely with fibreglass and other man-made materials.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

Instead, he repurposed a fibreglass structure originally used during the 2012 London Olympics to hide generators.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

They are often homemade and constructed using fibreglass and plywood.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025

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