fiber
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
fiber
(US)
noun
plural
fibers
fiber
(US)
noun
plural
fibers
Britannica Dictionary definition of FIBER
1
[noncount]
:
plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food
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It's important to get enough fiber in your diet.
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dietary fiber
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What foods do you recommend as good sources of fiber?
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foods that are high in fiber
2
a
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a thin thread of natural or artificial material that can be used to make cloth, paper, etc.
[count]
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The fabric is made from a mix of synthetic fibers.
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The natural fibers allow the fabric to breathe.
[noncount]
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The paper is made from both cotton and wood fiber.
b
:
material (such as cloth) that is made from thin threads
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something made of fibers
[count]
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Nylon is a very strong man-made fiber.
[noncount]
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The police examined hair and bits of fiber found in the victim's car.
3
[count]
:
a long, thin piece of material that forms a type of tissue in your body
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muscle/nerve fibers
4
[noncount]
formal
:
strength or toughness of character
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cultural changes that have weakened the moral fiber of our nation's youth
with every fiber of your being
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with all of your effort or desire
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She wanted to be a doctor with every fiber of her being.
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He fought with every fiber of his being for freedom.
