string
noun
\ ˈstriŋ
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Definition of string
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a cord usually used to bind, fasten, or tie
—often used attributively a string bag
b
: something that resembles a string
garnished with potato strings
2a
archaic
: a cord (such as a tendon or ligament) of an animal body
b
: a plant fiber (such as a leaf vein)
3a
: the gut, wire, or nylon cord of a musical instrument
b strings plural
(1)
: the stringed instruments of an orchestra
(2)
: the players of such instruments
4
: the gut, wire, or cord of a racket or shooting bow
5a
: a group of objects threaded on a string
a string of fish a string of pearls
b(1)
: a series of things arranged in or as if in a line
a string of cars a string of names
(2)
: a sequence of like items (such as bits, characters, or words)
c
: a group of business properties scattered geographically
a string of newspapers
d
: the animals and especially horses belonging to or used by one individual
6a
: a means of recourse : expedient
b
: a group of players ranked according to skill or proficiency
7
: succession sense 3a
a string of successes
8
: one of the inclined sides of a stair supporting the treads and risers
9a
: balkline sense 1
b
: the action of lagging for break in billiards
10
: line sense 13
12
: a hypothetical one-dimensional object that is infinitely thin but has a length of 10−33 centimeters, that vibrates as it moves through space, and whose mode of vibration manifests itself as a subatomic particle
on the string
: subject to one's influences
string
verb
strung\ ˈstrəŋ
\;
stringing\ ˈstriŋ-iŋ
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stringing\ ˈstriŋ-iŋ
\
Definition of string (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to equip with strings
b
: to tune the strings of
2
: to make tense : key up
3a
: to thread on or as if on a string
b
: to thread with objects
c
: to tie, hang, or fasten with string
d
: to put together (words, ideas, etc.) like objects threaded on a string
strung her thoughts together
4
: to hang by the neck
—used with up
5
: to remove the strings of
string beans
6a
: to extend or stretch like a string
string wires from tree to tree
b
: to set out in a line or series
—often used with out
string
adjectiveDefinition of string (Entry 3 of 3)
: of or relating to stringed musical instruments
the string section
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Other Words from string
Noun
stringless
\ ˈstriŋ-ləs
\
adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for string
Synonyms: Noun
cable, cord, lace, lacing, line, rope, wire
Synonyms: Verb
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Examples of string in a Sentence
Noun
She tied a string around the boxes. He tied the packages together with string.Verb
We strung popcorn garlands for the Christmas tree. They strung wires from tree to tree. Scouts strung lanterns along the trail. She strung the key around her neck.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Here, in the cradle of the South, the women would be a part of one of the first pilot programs in the country to assess a seemingly simple solution to systemic poverty: giving people money — no strings attached. — Robert Samuels, Washington Post, "$1,000 a month, no strings attached," 31 Aug. 2019 Her songs layered pouty vocals over bland hip-hop beats and movie-melodrama strings; the lyrics were all stars, stripes and James Dean. — Judy Berman, Time, "Review: Norman F---ing Rockwell! Is Lana Del Rey's Darkest—And Greatest—Album Yet," 30 Aug. 2019 All string players are welcome to join the orchestra without auditioning. —