String Definition
strĭng
stringing, strings, strung
noun
strings
Fiber twisted into a thin line, used for tying, pulling, fastening, etc.; a type of slender cord or thick thread.
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A strand or cord of such material.
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A length of this.
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A narrow strip of leather or cloth for fastening shoes, clothing, etc.; lace.
Apron strings.
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A slender cord of wire, gut, nylon, etc. stretched on a musical instrument and bowed, plucked, or struck to make a musical sound.
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Synonyms:
- cosmic-string
- train
- twine
- drawing string
- drawstring
- strand
- chain
- bowed stringed instrument
- warp
- thong
- series
- ribbon
- leash
- learn
- concatenation
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verb
stringing, strings, strung
To fit or provide with a string or strings.
To string a longbow, a violin, etc.
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To form into a string or strings.
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To thread or bead on a string.
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To serve as a stringer (for a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
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To tie, pull, fasten, hang, lace, etc. with a string or strings.
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adjective
Of or composed for stringed instruments.
String quartet.
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idiom
on a
- Under one's complete control or influence.
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on a string
- completely under someone's control or subject to someone's whims
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pull strings
- to get someone to use influence in one's behalf, often secretly
- to direct action of others, often secretly
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string along
- to go along or agree
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string someone along
- to dupe or keep in an uncertain state, as by continual encouragement or false promises
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Origin of String
Middle English from Old English streng
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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