fi·ber·glass
ˈfī-bər-ˌglas 
1
: glass in fibrous form used in making various products (such as glass wool for insulation)
2
: a composite structural material of plastic and fiberglass
fiberglassed; fiberglassing; fiberglasses
: to protect or repair by applying fiberglass
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Kim Córdova, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Officials The Coast Guard said the vessel was reported to be a fiberglass Grady-White boat.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Then fiberglass the exterior plywood panel seams.
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
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Noun
The Fine Arts & Exhibits Special Section Giant-Sized Exhibits: A free museum near Route 66 celebrates America’s fiberglass giants and the nostalgia that draws people to them.
—Kim Córdova, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Officials The Coast Guard said the vessel was reported to be a fiberglass Grady-White boat.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Many mattress manufacturers switched to fiberglass as an alternative.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Then fiberglass the exterior plywood panel seams.
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
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“Fiberglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiberglass. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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