monofilament
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]monofilament (plural monofilaments)
- (textiles) A single strand of man-made fiber
- 1997, Mark Kurlansky, Cod, page 124:
- In the twentieth century, the gill net became almost invisible when hemp twine was replaced first by nylon and then by monofilament. Since monofilament is fairly indestructible, it is estimated that a modern "ghost net" may continue to fish on its own for as long as five years.