Definition of hard-fiber
:vulcanized with zinc chloride
—used of paper or boards
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Origin and Etymology of hard-fiber
1hard + fiber, noun
hard fiber
noun
Definition of hard fiber
:leaf fiber with heavily lignified walls that is hard and stiff in texture and is used in making cordage, twine, and textiles
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Origin and Etymology of hard fiber
1hard + fiber, noun
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