fiber
Strand or roughage
Fiber is a thin thread or strand, especially one that can be spun or woven.
Plant fibers like cotton and flax make textiles; muscle fibers contract to move the body.
Dietary fiber is the indigestible plant material that aids digestion: You need more fiber in your diet.
Fiber optics transmit data as light pulses through glass strands.
Someone's moral fiber is their character or resolve.
Twisted strand for crafts
- threadFiber for stitching
- fabricWoven or knit material
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
linen · wool · hemp · jute · flax · weaving · spinning · loom
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
load-bearing · compression · breakpoint · rigidity · robustness · structural · strand · denier
Indigestible food matter
- branCereal grain husk
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- prebioticNutrient for gut bacteria
- inulinPlant-derived soluble fiber
pectin · cellulose · lignin · soluble · insoluble · gut health · microbiome · digestion
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
spandex · rayon · polypropylene · microfiber · composite · filament · aramid · resin
Of the eye
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- broadbandFast internet access
- telecommunicationsRemote signal transmission technology
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
transmission · photonics · waveguide · cladding · laser · signal · internet · networking
Structural body protein
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- axonNeuron's signal-sending projection
dendrite · myocardium · striated · cardiac · skeletal · fascicle · elastin · contractile
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
silk · linen · wool · hemp · jute · flax · weaving · spinning · loom · spindle
tensile
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
reinforcement · load-bearing · compression · breakpoint · rigidity · robustness · structural · strand · denier
roughage
Indigestible food matter
inulin · pectin · cellulose · lignin · soluble · insoluble · gut health · microbiome · digestion · absorption
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
acrylic · spandex · rayon · polypropylene · microfiber · composite · filament · aramid · resin · laminate
optic
Of the eye
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- broadbandFast internet access
- telecommunicationsRemote signal transmission technology
bandwidth · transmission · photonics · waveguide · cladding · laser · signal · internet · networking · data
collagen
Structural body protein
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
axon · dendrite · myocardium · striated · cardiac · skeletal · fascicle · elastin · contractile
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- food termsprotein, carbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- child nutritionbaby food, balanced diet, balanced meals, breakfast, calcium
- healthy eatingvegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, balanced diet
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
fiberprotein
Folded amino chain
fat · sugar · saturated fat · processed food · empty calories
fibercowardice
Absence of bravery
spinelessness · weakness · pusillanimity · faintheartedness · timidity
- nerve fibersSignal-conducting neural strands
- fiber opticsLight-carrying cable technology
- moral fiberEthical strength of character
- nerve fibresSignal-transmitting neural strands
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
- fibrous rootsMany thin underground strands
fibrous, fibers, fiberglass, fibres, fibre, fibril, dietary fiber, fibrosis, fibrin