(uncountable) (Fabric, cordage, etc made of) aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables and sheet materials, e.g.
(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.
Kevlar means: (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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
kevlar means: (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.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Kevlar means: (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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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Give him a kevlar backpack, not a ballroom.
“Dometic SeaStar Pro Outboard Hose Kit, HO5722, Kevlar Reinforced, 22ft. #outboard #seaStarPro #marine #hose #dometic #steering”
“Maybe a kevlar vest then? Baby strength is not to be fucked with. My niece almost crushed by glasses in her fist.”
“Give him a kevlar backpack, not a ballroom.”
“My patented (not) knotted (yes) renter-friendly suspension system. Elasticord and small s-biners, such that I can just throw a stopped knot on. Not super important but para-aramid (aka Kevlar) string which is heat resistant & has a pretty good load.”
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(countable, US, slang, military) A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.
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