fiberglass

noun/ˈfaɪbərɡlæs/

Frequency rank: #12,507 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A strong, lightweight material made from fine glass fibers, often used in construction and manufacturing.

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Example sentence

The boat hull was made from fiberglass, which made it both lightweight and durable.

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