(fil-a-ment) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a fine thread wire or fiber 2 a fine wire that lights or heats up when electric current is passed through it

Example Sentence

Electricity makes the filament inside a light bulb glow.

Synonyms

thin strand; fiber; hair; strand

Antonyms

thick cable wire

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Rhymes

  • filament