monofilament

American  

[mon-uh-fil-uh-muhnt] / ˌmɒn əˈfɪl ə mənt /

noun

1. Also monofil a single, generally large filament of synthetic fiber.

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adjective

1. made of such a filament.

   a monofilament fishing line.

monofilament British  

/ ˌmɒnəˈfɪləmənt, ˈmɒnəfɪl /

noun

1. synthetic thread or yarn composed of a single strand rather than twisted fibres

2. a fishing line made of monofilaments

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Etymology

Origin of monofilament

First recorded in 1945–50; mono- + filament

Example Sentences

For Razov, Lumen Field’s FieldTurf Revolution 360 playing surface, an artificial carpet composed of monofilament polyethylene-blend fibers tufted into a polypropylene backing, is a much bigger hindrance for visiting teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2023

The data provided by the league did not distinguish between the three types of turf used: monofilament, dual fiber and slit film.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022

Untangling bats from a monofilament net really is more challenging overall.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 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

It came down, its monofilament wire ripping and squealing as the cannon reels dragged the flapping parasail toward the deck.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi