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grp

grp

8.3
A strong light material made of plastic with glass fibers used for boats and car parts
  • noun
  • /dʒiː ɑːr piː/
  • UK
translation icon : fibra de vidrio
  • Almost all roofs regarding carports are attainable in three various materials: steel, GRP, and aluminium.

Examples

  • The boat was made from grp, making it both strong and lightweight.

  • This grp sheet is ideal for use in environments where rust is a concern.

  • Builders often prefer grp for its durability in constructing outdoor furniture.

Synonyms

fiberglass
vsgrp
  • US
32 4.7

A strong, light material made from thin glass threads and hard glue used for boats and buildings

is the general name for the same strong lightweight composite material
glassteel
vsgrp
  • Specialized
7.5

Made of glass threads and plastic so it is strong and light

is the general name for the same glass fiber reinforced plastic

Surface Forms

grp singular
grps plural

Morphology

grp = glass + reinforced + plastic (opaque) = g + r + p

GRP is an initialism formed from the phrase 'glass reinforced plastic' and its letters do not transparently reveal the meaning to learners.

Etymology

Grp is short for glass-reinforced plastic, meaning plastic 'reinforced' with glass fibres. It is the same idea as fibreglass, so it is strong and light and often used for car parts, boats and building panels.