fibreglass
Britishnoun
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material consisting of matted fine glass fibres, used as insulation in buildings, in fireproof fabrics, etc
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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
Example Sentences
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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
MPS Body & Paint painted an orange fibreglass breastplate that Kim Kardashian wore to the New York event, considered the biggest night in fashion.
From BBC ● May 5, 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
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council said building regulations introduced in the 1970s led to the widespread use of safe insulation materials like glass, wool and fibreglass.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
The new bronze-coloured, fibreglass effigy by a secretive sculptor appeared on one of the concrete plinths welcoming visitors to the village on Friday morning.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
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