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
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
The fibreglass titans then followed Jackson on his global tour.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025
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