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kevlar en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • (Australia) audio
  • /ˈkɛvlɑɹ/ (General-American)
  • /ˈkɛvlɑː/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Kevlar, a trademarked name

Meanings

  1. (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.
  2. (US, countable, slang) A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
kevlars Number=Plur lexicographic
Kevlar alternative lexicographic

Hypernyms

aramid

Translations (8)

fi kevlar (Translations) · ru кевла́р (Translations) · el κέβλαρ (Translations) · es kevlar (Translations) · hu kevlár (Translations) · cmn 克維拉 /克维拉 (Translations) · ar كِيفْلَار (Translations) · fr kevlar (Translations)