monofilament
noun
mono·fil·a·ment
ˌmä-nə-ˈfi-lə-mənt 
: a single untwisted synthetic filament (as of nylon) compare multifilament
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Step 4: Secure the Arch and Add Lights Drill small screws into the wall or nearby structure, and use monofilament to discreetly anchor the top of the arch to the hooks for added stability.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2025
The two key advances were use of surgical microscopy and development of monofilament suture capable of stitching incredibly tiny blood vessels.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
There are other braid knots that hold well, too, just remember that knots like the clinch that work well with monofilament have a tendency to slip when tied with slick braid.
—Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
In cases where the entire fish was taken, the monofilament fishing line was swabbed for DNA, the report says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2025
The two key advances were use of surgical microscopy and development of monofilament suture capable of stitching incredibly tiny blood vessels.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
There are other braid knots that hold well, too, just remember that knots like the clinch that work well with monofilament have a tendency to slip when tied with slick braid.
—Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
In cases where the entire fish was taken, the monofilament fishing line was swabbed for DNA, the report says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Monofilament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monofilament. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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monofilament
noun
mono·fil·a·ment
ˌmän-ə-ˈfil-ə-mənt
: a single untwisted synthetic filament (as of nylon) used to make surgical sutures
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