noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/ˈkɛvlɑɹ/
Received-Pronunciation:/ˈkɛvlɑː/
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CMU ARPABET:K EH1 V L ER0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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noun
Meaning 1
A brand name for a para-aramid fiber Alternative letter-case form of kevlar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 2
(Fabric, cordage, etc made of) aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables and sheet materials, e.g. in stab-resistant vests.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, countable, slang
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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History
Etymology
Kevlar, a trademarked name
Across languages
Translations
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Arabic:
كِيفْلَار
(kīflār)
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Chinese Mandarin:
克維拉 /克维拉
(kèwéilā)
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