string

/stɹˈɪŋ/

/ˈstɹɪŋ/

[noun] [verb]

String

[NOUN]

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

a lightweight cord

synonyms : twine

stringed instruments that are played with a bow

synonyms : bowed stringed instrument

a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening

synonyms : drawing string

drawstring

a linear sequence (as of characters, words, proteins, etc.)

a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

synonyms : train

a necklace made by stringing objects together

synonyms : chain

strand

a collection of objects threaded on a single strand

(cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop

synonyms : cosmic string

a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod)

to string

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

thread on or as if on a string

synonyms : draw

thread

add as if on a string

synonyms : string up

provide with strings

antonyms : unstring

remove the stringy parts of

string together; tie or fasten with a string

stretch out or arrange like a string

move or come along

synonyms : string along

Examples

1. He has been digging his own grave with a string of poor results.

2. After a difficult start, things were finally on the up and up for the team, with a string of victories in their last few games.

3. I'll drive you home - no strings attached.

4. Who do you think pulled the strings?

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