monofilaments
Untwisted synthetic threads
Monofilaments are single strands of synthetic fiber, as opposed to threads made by twisting multiple filaments together.
Fishing line is the most familiar example—a monofilament line is one continuous strand of nylon or similar material.
The term also appears in medical contexts for sutures and in textiles for fabrics woven from single-strand fibers.
Thin strand for catching fish
- leaderOne who guides others
- tippetNarrow clerical scarf
- fly fishingCatching fish with imitation insects
- castingShaping through liquid form
spinning reel · trolling · baitcasting · spooling · stretch · invisibility · fluorocarbon · nylon
Chemically produced textile strand
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- extrusionPushing through a die
- denierOne who contradicts
weaving · mesh · fabric · screen printing · warp · weft · loom · tensile
Creating objects by depositing layers
- weed whackerHandheld lawn edging tool
- conveyor beltEndless loop transporter
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- sieveMesh filtering utensil
screen mesh · toothbrush · broom · stiffness · flexibility · diameter · uniformity · plastic
Medical wound closure
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- wound closureSealing an open injury
- tensile strengthResistance to pulling force
cardiovascular · ophthalmic · microsurgery · dermal · running stitch · needle · incision · healing
Damage to peripheral nerves
- peripheral nerveNerve outside brain, cord
- tactile sensationPerception through skin contact
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
- numbnessLoss of sensation
screening · neurological exam · sensitivity · diagnostic · nerve damage · diabetes
fishing line
Thin strand for catching fish
- leaderOne who guides others
- tippetNarrow clerical scarf
- fly fishingCatching fish with imitation insects
casting · spinning reel · trolling · baitcasting · spooling · stretch · invisibility · fluorocarbon · nylon · tackle
synthetic fiber
Chemically produced textile strand
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- extrusionPushing through a die
denier · weaving · mesh · fabric · screen printing · warp · weft · loom · tensile · durability
3D printing
Creating objects by depositing layers
- weed whackerHandheld lawn edging tool
- conveyor beltEndless loop transporter
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
sieve · screen mesh · toothbrush · broom · stiffness · flexibility · diameter · uniformity · plastic · manufacturing
suture
Medical wound closure
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- wound closureSealing an open injury
tensile strength · cardiovascular · ophthalmic · microsurgery · dermal · running stitch · needle · incision · healing · scarring
neuropathy
Damage to peripheral nerves
- peripheral nerveNerve outside brain, cord
- tactile sensationPerception through skin contact
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
numbness · screening · neurological exam · sensitivity · diagnostic · nerve damage · diabetes
monofilamentscordage
Ropes and twines collectively
ropes · cables · stranded wire · braided cord