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filament

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of filament

a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair
  • the cable was made up of fine filaments twisted together
Synonyms of filament

bristle, fiber, hair, thread
Words Related to filament

microfiber

cord, rope, string, wire, yarn

fuzz, tuft

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