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Filaments

Verb / ˈfɪlʌmʌnts / Another word for filaments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Filaments are slender threads or fibers, especially ones that form a part of a plant or animal.

Synonyms & similar words

filum strand filament fibril threads fibers strands wires cords bristles hairs filmy strings yarns lines whiskers whisps stems filiform warp weft hairspring sinews twine

Example sentences

  1. The filaments in a light bulb help produce light when electricity flows through them.
  2. The caterpillar spun a cocoon using sticky filaments.
  3. The artist used colorful filaments to create a unique sculpture.
  4. The microscope revealed tiny filaments in the plant cell.
  5. The guitar strings are made of metal filaments.

Quotes

  • "We are but filaments of the same light." - Rumi
  • "The threads of our past never unravel, they hover like invisible filaments, palpable reminders of our former selves." - Diana Gabaldon
  • "Like fragile ice caps floating atop an angry sea, the filaments of my sanity are being tested." - Alex Flinn

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