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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Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 3 June 2024
Plaques were stolen from the fountain and had to be recreated with a fiberglass material made to look like brass, Cotten said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
Nonskid deck wax is similar to fiberglass waxes but is specifically for boats with nonskid decking.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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Noun
Rather, they are formed out of fiberglass and decorated with acrylic paint, a contemporary twist on old-school craft that makes the works durable in an outdoor setting like the botanic garden.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 3 June 2024
Plaques were stolen from the fountain and had to be recreated with a fiberglass material made to look like brass, Cotten said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
Verb
Then fiberglass the exterior plywood panel seams.
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
Nonskid deck wax is similar to fiberglass waxes but is specifically for boats with nonskid decking.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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“Fiberglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiberglass. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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