"monofilament" meaning in All languages combined

See monofilament on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: monofilaments [plural]
Etymology: From mono- + filament. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mono|filament}} mono- + filament Head templates: {{en-noun}} monofilament (plural monofilaments)
  1. (textiles) A single strand of man-made fiber Categories (topical): Textiles Synonyms: monofil Related terms: monofilamental

Inflected forms

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