fiberglas

/ˌfaɪbərˈɡlæs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of glass-reinforced plastic, used in various applications such as building insulation and boat hulls

“The house was insulated with layers of fiberglass to reduce heat loss.”

2. verb

to make or treat with fiberglass

“The factory fiberglassed the boat hull to make it more durable.”

Synonyms

  • fiberglass
  • glass-reinforced plastic

Antonyms

  • metal
  • wood