fibre

Definition

A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread.

Etymology

From French fibre, from Old French, from Latin fibra.

Example Sentences

• "The microscope showed several different fibres stuck to the sole of the shoe."
• "The cloth was made from strange, somewhat rough fibre."
• "Fresh vegetables are a good source of fibre."