Speakur

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kevlar

/ˈkɛvlɑɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.79 in modern English

Syllables
kevlar
IPA
/ˈkɛvlɑɹ/
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A brand name for a para-aramid fiber Alternative letter-case form of kevlar.

Uncountable

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.

Uncountable

noun

A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.

American usage; Countable; Slang

Etymology

Kevlar, a trademarked name

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɛvlɑɹ/
  • British English: /ˈkɛvlɑː/

Usage

Inflected Forms

kevlars (plural)

Derived Forms

Kevlared

Questions

How do you pronounce kevlar?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɛvlɑɹ/.
What does kevlar mean?
A brand name for a para-aramid fiber Alternative letter-case form of kevlar.
Where does kevlar come from?
Kevlar, a trademarked name

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