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Fibers: meaning, definitions and examples

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fibers

 

[ หˆfaษชbษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

textile industry

Threads or filaments that are twisted together to form yarn or fabrics

Synonyms

filaments, strands, threads

Examples of usage

  • Cotton fibers are commonly used in the textile industry
  • Synthetic fibers like polyester are also widely used in clothing
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

Long, slender cells that make up tissues in the body, such as muscle fibers or nerve fibers

Synonyms

cells, filaments, strands

Examples of usage

  • Muscle fibers contract to produce movement
  • Nerve fibers transmit signals throughout the body

Translations

Translations of the word "fibers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fibras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคถเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fasern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะพะบะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณkna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็นŠ็ถญ (ใ›ใ‚“ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fibres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fibras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lifler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฌ์œ  (seomyu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูŠุงู (alyaf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกkna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกkna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บค็ปด (xiฤnwรฉi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlakna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trefjar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะปัˆั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒญแƒ™แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (bochk'oebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liflษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fibras

Etymology

The word 'fibers' originated from Middle English 'fibres', which came from Old French 'fibre', ultimately from Latin 'fibra' meaning 'a thread or filament'. The use of fibers has been essential in various industries and biological systems for centuries, with advancements in technology leading to the development of synthetic fibers alongside natural ones.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,513, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.