Meaning & use
multifilament
Last updated
Made up of many fine threads or filaments twisted or woven together, rather than a single strand.
See it in a sentence
Anglers often prefer multifilament fishing line for its strength and flexibility.
The surgeon used multifilament suture material because it handles more easily than a single strand.
A note on using this word
Frequently contrasted with "monofilament," which is made of a single continuous strand rather than several bundled together.
Words with an opposite meaning
monofilament
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “multifilament”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.