kevlar
UK/ˈkɛvlɑː/US/ˈkɛvlɑɹ/
kevlar noun: (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.
Noun (1)
kevlar (countable and uncountable, plural kevlars)
- (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.
- A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.
Noun (2) capitalized: Kevlar
Kevlar (uncountable)
- A brand name for a para-aramid fiber Alternative letter-case form of kevlar.
kevlar meaning in Arabic
kevlar in Arabic
- Translations
- كِيفْلَار kīflār
Forms of kevlar
| plural | kevlars |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Kevlar |
| alternative form | kevlar |
Origin of kevlar
Kevlar, a trademarked name
Words formed from kevlar
Questions about kevlar
- What does kevlar mean?
- Kevlar means (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.
- What is kevlar in Arabic?
- Kevlar in Arabic is كِيفْلَار (kīflār). See Kevlar meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is kevlar?
- Kevlar is a noun.
- How do you pronounce kevlar?
- Kevlar is pronounced /ˈkɛvlɑɹ/ (US).
- What is the plural of kevlar?
- The plural of kevlar is kevlars.
Words near kevlar in the dictionary
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