kevlar en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
- /ˈkɛvlɑɹ/ (General-American)
- /ˈkɛvlɑː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Kevlar, a trademarked name
Meanings
- (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.
- (US, countable, slang) A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kevlars | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Kevlar | alternative | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
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)