Used in a Sentence

fiberglass

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for fiberglass.

Editorial note

If it were just a camera on a long fiberglass poll that fell, it wouldn't be blame anyone.

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Quick take

(American spelling) Alternative form of fibreglass. [To apply fibreglass to.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of fiberglass gathered in one view.

verb

(American spelling) Alternative form of fibreglass. [To apply fibreglass to.]

noun

(American spelling) Alternative form of fibreglass. [Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for fiberglass.

verb

(American spelling) Alternative form of fibreglass. [To apply fibreglass to.]

noun

(American spelling) Alternative form of fibreglass. [Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.]

Example sentences

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If it were just a camera on a long fiberglass poll that fell, it wouldn't be blame anyone.

2

They chewed through the fibre cables between our offices to get the fiberglass sheath for their nests.

3

The skeleton was shipped to Textron Defense Systems in Massachusetts for installation of a fiberglass-phenolic honeycomb structure.

4

A 1980s style pickup with the bodywork replaced with aluminum or fiberglass would probably last forever.

5

Are these stick-frame houses with fiberglass and offset 2x6s in the walls or something like that, or are there new materials?

6

Overall a batt of fiberglass insulation beats the nest on all specified marketing criteria.

7

Maybe put a strong light behind the map, and use a fiberglass pin?

8

There are no fiberglass matting slivers to get in your arms or eyes.

9

The outside skin is usually fiberglass, which makes a good vapor barrier.

10

Using a process like the fiberglass spray lay-up, with a chopper gun.

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The glass windows heated the restaurant up like a greenhouse, so the owner installed fiberglass over most of the dome, blocking the ocean views.

12

There are some codes that allow for fiberglass-reinforced concrete in certain applications but I don't think load-bearing walls are one.

Quote examples

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But these fiberglass "Masts" are still in the outdoor environment.

2

This part seemed quite crazy, though: "She was buried in a common cemetery in Goiânia, in a special fiberglass coffin lined with lead to prevent the spread of radiation.

3

Not sure I'd agree with "the general public does not see these products as easy to use or convenient as they’d hope" Redo the analogy and instead of a Nest promotional article comparing the Nest to other thermostats, compare to a nearly identical home improvement product like fiberglass insulation.

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Reviving a dead comment: "Similar to other man made materials such as fiberglass, carbon nanotubes, commercial cellulose, and of course asbestos; what is good for industry is often not good for people's health and disposal and handling are often not big concerns for the people manufacturing and selling these materials.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use fiberglass in a sentence?

If it were just a camera on a long fiberglass poll that fell, it wouldn't be blame anyone.

What does fiberglass mean?

(American spelling) Alternative form of fibreglass. [To apply fibreglass to.]

What part of speech is fiberglass?

fiberglass is commonly used as verb, noun.