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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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
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
A fresh coat of paint and new pair of sunglasses have not made this fibreglass figure too unrecognisable.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
He hired sculptor Derek Howarth to craft the statue in polystyrene sections, which Mr Pyle used to make moulds and fibreglass casts.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
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