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Kevlar

Kevlar

1 5.5
A bulletproof vest made from strong man-made fibers for personal protection
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛv.lɑr/
translation icon : chaleco antibalas
  • YOU CAN'T BE A GHOST BECAUSE YOU'RE PACKING HEAT AND WEARING KEVLAR.
  • Kevlar vest

Examples

  • Beneath it, he wears a bulletproof Kevlar vest.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • We start wearing kevlar, they buy armor-piercing rounds.

    Batman Begins (2005)

  • It has that plate and then the Kevlar behind it.

  • I wanted to know what he would say if I insisted that Robbie wear body armor, a bulletproof Kevlar vest.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • YOUR SUIT AND BODY ARMOR HAVE BEEN REINFORCED WITH BULLETPROOF AND FIREPROOF KEVLAR.

    The Demolitionist (1995)

  • The police officer wore a Kevlar vest to ensure his safety during the operation.

  • Firefighters often wear Kevlar clothing to protect themselves from heat and flames.

  • She chose a Kevlar vest for her outdoor adventure, knowing it would keep her safe.

Synonyms

bulletproof vest
vsKevlar
26 3.5

A strong sleeveless jacket that stops bullets and protects the body

is made from a specific high-strength fiber and covers more garment types

Surface Forms

Kevlar singular
Kevlars plural

Etymology

The word Kevlar began as the brand name for a strong, light fiber, but people also use it for the protective clothing made from that fiber. That's why a Kevlar often means a bulletproof vest or other piece of personal protection.