monofilament
Americannoun
adjective
noun
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synthetic thread or yarn composed of a single strand rather than twisted fibres
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a fishing line made of monofilaments
Etymology
Origin of monofilament
Example Sentences
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Over the years, the layers of monofilament fishing line have accumulated.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
What made you want to formally test the differences between the older, thicker nets and monofilament ones?
From Scientific American ● Apr. 21, 2022
Percy’s whiskers are made from a thick monofilament, like fishing line, says Brooke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
Later, the arrival of monofilament nets and outboard motors, along with a cash economy, meant improvements in fishing techniques.
From The Guardian ● May 13, 2018
Knot watched him for a moment, then said, “You should also lubricate the break valve joints for the monofilament feed.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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