'Bifilar' definitions:

Definition of 'bifilar'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Having or using two filaments; "a bifilar suspension of a waving part of an instrument"

Definition of 'Bifilar'

From: GCIDE
  • Bifilar \Bi*fi"lar\, a. [Pref. bi- + filar.] Two-threaded; involving the use of two threads; as, bifilar suspension; a bifilar balance. [1913 Webster]
  • Bifilar micrometer (often called a bifilar), an instrument form measuring minute distances or angles by means of two very minute threads (usually spider lines), one of which, at least, is movable; -- more commonly called a filar micrometer. [1913 Webster]

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