kevlar
aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables…(Fabric, cordage, etc made of) aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables and sheet materials, e.g. in stab-resistant vests.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)(Fabric, cordage, etc made of) aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables and sheet materials, e.g. in stab-resistant vests.
(US, countable, slang)A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.
кевла́рkevlár
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Kevlar, a trademarked nameKevlar, a trademarked name
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Forms
plural: kevlarsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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