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Filar

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Definition:

1. (Adjective) Pertaining to or resembling a thread.

2. (Noun) A thin and delicate thread or fiber.

Senses:

Sense 1: (Adjective) Pertaining to or resembling a thread.

Example: The spider's web was intricately woven with filar silk.

Sense 2: (Noun) A thin and delicate thread or fiber.

Example: The scientific experiment required the use of a filar to measure the tension in the wire.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage: Filar is commonly used in the fields of biology and physics to describe slender threads or fibers.

Example: The biologist observed the movement of filar organisms under the microscope.

2. Local Usage: In local dialects, filar is used to refer to the fine threads used in traditional embroidery.

Example: The artisan skillfully sewed the intricate design using golden filar.

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