Fiberglas
noun
noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Dated form of fiberglass. alt-of, dated, uncountable
"Made of fiberglas, the 100 to 150 pound saucers are guided simply by shifting body weight in the desired direction; they seem to slide downhill on air."
Synonyms
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More examples"Made of fiberglas, the 100 to 150 pound saucers are guided simply by shifting body weight in the desired direction; they seem to slide downhill on air."
Etymology
From the brand name Fiberglas. See the online Oxford English Dictionary entry: fiberglas (earliest quote: 1937 ‘Fiberglas’ products. American Dyestuff Reporter vol. XXVI. P182 (heading)): https://www.oed.com/search/dictionary/?scope=Entries&q=Fiberglas.