fiberglass
1 of 2noun
fi·ber·glass ˈfī-bər-ˌglas 
1
: glass in fibrous form used in making various products (such as glass wool for insulation)
2
: a composite structural material of plastic and fiberglass
fiberglass
2 of 2verb
fiberglassed; fiberglassing; fiberglasses
transitive verb
: to protect or repair by applying fiberglass
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Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Most of the panels have been reconstructed from fiberglass to ensure a flawless fit, then retrimmed in soft Italian leather. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 The best purifiers use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, constructed from pleated fiberglass. Daniel Varghese, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 This ladder stands at four feet tall and is made from fiberglass for the strength that your project requires. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 Every Kamado Joe smoker features a firebox with ceramic panels that help prevent cracks, a heat-trapping fiberglass mesh steel gasket, plus an air-lift hinge top and slide-out ash drawer. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2022 The cars can be spec’d with a fiberglass body that qualifies them for historic racing, or a carbon fiber setup for a Strada configuration that’s road-ready. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 Similarly, the Orca Sport is the base model (90 hp), followed by Performance (160 hp) and Carbon, which has the higher output as well as a lighter, carbon-composite hull instead of fiberglass. Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Made from a lightweight space frame with fiberglass body panels, the 917 was powered by a 4.5 L flat-12 engine that generated 520 hp (388 kW). Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2022 Jeanine Barone, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
Plus, the midsole plate is reinforced with fiberglass. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Most of the panels have been reconstructed from fiberglass to ensure a flawless fit, then retrimmed in soft Italian leather. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 The best purifiers use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, constructed from pleated fiberglass. Daniel Varghese, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 This ladder stands at four feet tall and is made from fiberglass for the strength that your project requires. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 Every Kamado Joe smoker features a firebox with ceramic panels that help prevent cracks, a heat-trapping fiberglass mesh steel gasket, plus an air-lift hinge top and slide-out ash drawer. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2022 The cars can be spec’d with a fiberglass body that qualifies them for historic racing, or a carbon fiber setup for a Strada configuration that’s road-ready. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 Similarly, the Orca Sport is the base model (90 hp), followed by Performance (160 hp) and Carbon, which has the higher output as well as a lighter, carbon-composite hull instead of fiberglass. Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Made from a lightweight space frame with fiberglass body panels, the 917 was powered by a 4.5 L flat-12 engine that generated 520 hp (388 kW). Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2022 Verb
The sculptures are constructed from a medley of materials, from wood to fiberglass to clay, and their subject matter varies widely as well. Jeanine Barone, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1967, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
fiberglass
noun
fi·ber·glass ˈfī-bər-ˌglas
: glass in the form of fibers used in various products (as filters and insulation)
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