fibre

n. thin threadlike piece, thread, filament; strand of tissue (Anatomy); material which is composed of fibers; essential structure, basic character (British spelling for fiber)

For other meanings of fiber/fibre please see Fiber (disambiguation). Fiber or fibre is a class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces, similar to lengths of thread. Fibers are of great importance in the biology of both plants and animals, for holding tissues together. Human uses for fibers are diverse. They can be spun into filaments, thread, string or rope. They can be used as a component of composite materials. They can also be matted into sheets to make products such as paper or felt. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials.
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n. fiber, grain; staple; bulk

n. roughage; coarse material, food that is rich in fiber and cellulose

n. fiber, thread, filament; texture

A tough vegetable fiber used as a substitute for bristles in making brushes. The piassava and the ixtle are both used under this name.