fibrous
fi·brous
fibrous · more fibrous · most fibrous
волокнистый
stark, sehnig
Of or pertaining to fibreOf or pertaining to fibre.
/ˈfaɪbɹəs/
» The fibrous bark can be used to make ropes.
Meaning
3 sensesOf or pertaining to fibre.
волокни́стыйvoloknístyj
Containing many fibres - referring mainly to food.
Having the shape of fibres.
More definitions
- (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
- having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
Examples
5 sentencesThe fibrous bark can be used to make ropes.
Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins known as scleroproteins.
Tom like to eat a lot of fibrous vegetables because he is easily constipated.
The persimmon is a sweet fruit, slightly spicy with a soft and sometimes fibrous texture.
Keratin is a fibrous protein produced by chordates. It may be found in hair, skin, claws, and wool.
Translations
5 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
of or pertaining to fibre:
Forms
more fibrous, most fibrous| Comparative | more fibrous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most fibrous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew:sinewystringyunchewable
- having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute:hempen
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form