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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Light-power rods with a slow, soft action utilizing 6-pound monofilament or fluorocarbon are perfect for live-bait personations.
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David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
The three duster attachments can be used with the extension pole or without it: this includes a microfiber feather duster, a flexible microfiber ceiling fan duster, and a dome-shaped cobweb remover made of monofilament.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
So, many anglers still prefer monofilament or fluorocarbon.
—Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
But be certain a throw net is out of the sun, which can break down and destroy monofilament mesh.
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—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
Some are laundry bags made of woven monofilament, a single-polyamide filament that does not disintegrate into fibers.
—Judith Weis, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2024
Most commercial nets are made of quality nylon monofilament line.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
The reel was filled with 80-pound braid, tipped with 100 feet of 200-pound monofilament line and a bite leader made of 300-pound mono.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2023
Swivels of some type are wise for using these sinkers to prevent monofilament lines twisting into a tangled mess, which causes lost fish.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 29 Aug. 2019
David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
The three duster attachments can be used with the extension pole or without it: this includes a microfiber feather duster, a flexible microfiber ceiling fan duster, and a dome-shaped cobweb remover made of monofilament.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
So, many anglers still prefer monofilament or fluorocarbon.
—Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
But be certain a throw net is out of the sun, which can break down and destroy monofilament mesh.
14.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
Some are laundry bags made of woven monofilament, a single-polyamide filament that does not disintegrate into fibers.
—Judith Weis, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2024
Most commercial nets are made of quality nylon monofilament line.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
The reel was filled with 80-pound braid, tipped with 100 feet of 200-pound monofilament line and a bite leader made of 300-pound mono.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2023
Swivels of some type are wise for using these sinkers to prevent monofilament lines twisting into a tangled mess, which causes lost fish.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 29 Aug. 2019
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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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