monofilament
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mon·o·fil·a·ment
(mŏn′ə-fĭl′ə-mənt)n.
A single strand of untwisted synthetic fiber, especially nylon, used especially for fishing line.
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monofilament
(ˌmɒnəˈfɪləmənt) ormonofil
n
1. (Textiles) synthetic thread or yarn composed of a single strand rather than twisted fibres
2. (Angling) a fishing line made of monofilaments
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mon•o•fil•a•ment
(ˌmɒn əˈfɪl ə mənt)also mon•o•fil
(ˈmɒn əˌfɪl)n.
a single, generally large filament of synthetic fiber.
[1945–50]
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