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
fiberglassed; fiberglassing; fiberglasses
: to protect or repair by applying fiberglass
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Caroline Reilly, SELF, 4 Apr. 2024
Though fiberglass soon became boating’s preferred primary material, mostly thanks to its easy maintenance, mahogany remains the standard
of elegance.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Faye Toogood, Roly-Poly Chair, 2014 Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly chair, which debuted in 2014 as part of a collection of similarly rotund fiberglass furniture titled Assemblage 4, isn’t just a seminal piece of design — it’s also got a sense of humor.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Construction Modern rods are made of fiberglass, graphite, or a combination of the two.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Bowen is also the creator of the Wonderland Animals, a menagerie of fiberglass animals — including a turtle, pelican, elephant, camel, kangaroo, swans, horse, and lion — that have accompanied the Plaza bunnies since the 70s.
—Sidney Steele, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
The helmet is constructed from thin, lightweight fiberglass and consists of a backplate, a faceplate and a neck ring.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024
The aquamarine material can be seen throughout the interior, mostly on countertops and somehow makes strands of raw fiberglass look pretty.
—Christopher King, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
But the pièce de résistance is the massive set of cascading fiberglass wings sprouting lacy, geometric petals, which affix to the sleeves of the dress.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2024
Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
Nonskid deck wax is similar to fiberglass waxes but is specifically for boats with nonskid decking.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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
Noun
Jeans felt like fiberglass around my abdomen—and pelvic discomfort meant that any pants became my worst enemy.
—Caroline Reilly, SELF, 4 Apr. 2024
Though fiberglass soon became boating’s preferred primary material, mostly thanks to its easy maintenance, mahogany remains the standard
of elegance.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Faye Toogood, Roly-Poly Chair, 2014 Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly chair, which debuted in 2014 as part of a collection of similarly rotund fiberglass furniture titled Assemblage 4, isn’t just a seminal piece of design — it’s also got a sense of humor.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Construction Modern rods are made of fiberglass, graphite, or a combination of the two.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Bowen is also the creator of the Wonderland Animals, a menagerie of fiberglass animals — including a turtle, pelican, elephant, camel, kangaroo, swans, horse, and lion — that have accompanied the Plaza bunnies since the 70s.
—Sidney Steele, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
The helmet is constructed from thin, lightweight fiberglass and consists of a backplate, a faceplate and a neck ring.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024
The aquamarine material can be seen throughout the interior, mostly on countertops and somehow makes strands of raw fiberglass look pretty.
—Christopher King, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
But the pièce de résistance is the massive set of cascading fiberglass wings sprouting lacy, geometric petals, which affix to the sleeves of the dress.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2024
Verb
Then fiberglass the exterior plywood panel seams.
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
Nonskid deck wax is similar to fiberglass waxes but is specifically for boats with nonskid decking.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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
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fiberglass
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fi·ber·glass
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: glass in the form of fibers used in making various products (as yarn, insulation, or boats)
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