monofilament wire

[ˌmɑːnoʊˈfɪləmənt waɪər]
nounpl: monofilament wires
fio monofilamento
1. A single strand of wire made from a continuous filament of material, typically used in fishing, surgical applications, or industrial purposes
The fishing line was made of monofilament wire that was nearly invisible underwater.
A linha de pesca era feita de fio monofilamento que era quase invisível debaixo d'água.
2. A thin, single-stranded wire with minimal diameter used in precision applications
The surgeon used monofilament wire for the delicate suturing procedure.
O cirurgião usou fio monofilamento para o procedimento de sutura delicado.
Monofilament wire is widely used in Brazil for fishing in both freshwater and saltwater environments, particularly in coastal regions. It's also important in medical and dental fields. In the USA, monofilament fishing line is extremely popular for sport fishing and is a staple in tackle shops across the country.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
monofilamentsingle filament wiremonofilament linenylon filament
Antonyms / Antônimos
multifilament wirebraided wirestranded wire

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fio monofilamento
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
fio monofilamento or linha monofilamento
Commonly used in fishing and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fio monofilamento
Popular among fishing communities
Portugal
fio monofilamento
Same terminology used in European Portuguese

Related Words

filamentfishing linesurgical suturewire gaugetensile strengthpolymer wire

Related Idioms & Phrases

strong as monofilament wire
thin as monofilament
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