monofilament

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monofilament (plural monofilaments)

(textiles) A single strand of man-made fiber

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Monofilament is what you use to go fishing. The line on your fishing rod is probably going to be black. You get to the end of the line and you tie on this clear plastic, thin thread called monofilament. John Badham

Fishermen often use monofilament because of its buoyant characteristics and its ability to stretch under load. Source: Internet

Most spin cast reels operate best with limp monofilament lines, though at least one spin cast reel manufacturer installs a thermally fused "superline" into one of its models as standard equipment. Source: Internet

An American doctor, Hulda Clark, has gone as far as to recommend flossing is best done with a two or four-pound monofilament fishing line (doubled and twisted together for strength). Source: Internet

Fishing line can help you reel in the big one, but when monofilament is left carelessly along a lake or river it can be harmful to wildlife. Source: Internet

Some of the added measures include the incorporation of pollinator programs and monofilament fishing line recycling bins, as well as planting native species. Source: Internet

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