Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A single strand of untwisted synthetic fiber, especially nylon, used especially for fishing line.
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- noun textiles A single
strand of man-madefiber
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Examples
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A good quality monofilament is easy to use, easy to tie, and cheap to replace.
What Line Do You Use? John Merwin 2008
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Good monofilament is relatively cheap compared to the overall cost of even a local fishing trip.
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Good monofilament is relatively cheap compared to the overall cost of even a local fishing trip.
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Low-stretch braided main line enhances bite detection, but 20 - to 25-pound-test monofilament is more common.
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A 6-foot ultralight spinning rig spooled with 6-pound-test monofilament is the ideal tool for catching skittish small-mouths in clear water -- conditions you're likely to encounter right now.
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A 6-foot ultralight spinning rod paired with fine-diameter 4-pound-test monofilament is perfect for tossing a small bobber rig tipped with a worm, cricket, or small live minnow.
Spring Tactics for Big Bluegill from Field and Stream's John Merwin 2004
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Because superbraids are about one-third the diameter of the equivalent strength in monofilament, they also allow the jig to sink faster.
Jig Time 1999
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Note: Yarns of one or more filaments are usually referred to as monofilament or multifilament, respectively
Chapter 9 1983
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Once again, every hair (which is to say monofilament standing in for five-o'-clock shadow, eyebrows, eyelashes, etc.) is anchored in a specifically drilled hole.
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Spool 4 - or 6-pound monofilament on common midweight spinning outfits.
Four Ways to Troll for Trout, Salmon, Crappies, Walleyes, and Northern Pike 2009
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