Definitions for string

Definitions for (noun) string

Main entry: bowed stringed instrument, string

Definition: stringed instruments that are played with a bow

Usage: the strings played superlatively well


Main entry: chain, strand, string

Definition: a necklace made by a stringing objects together

Usage: a string of beads; a strand of pearls;


Main entry: drawing string, drawstring, string

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

Usage: he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag


Main entry: string, twine

Definition: a lightweight cord


Main entry: string

Definition: a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed


Main entry: string

Definition: a collection of objects threaded on a single strand


Main entry: string

Definition: a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases)


Main entry: train, string

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

Usage: a string of islands; train of mourners; a train of thought


Main entry: string, cosmic string

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


Main entry: string

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


Definitions for (verb) string

Main entry: string, string up

Definition: add as if on a string

Usage: string these ideas together; string up these songs and you'll have a musical


Main entry: string

Definition: provide with strings

Usage: string my guitar


Main entry: draw, string, thread

Definition: thread on or as if on a string

Usage: string pearls on a string; the child drew glass beads on a string; thread dried cranberries


Main entry: string

Definition: remove the stringy parts of

Usage: string beans


Main entry: string

Definition: string together; tie or fasten with a string

Usage: string the package


Main entry: string

Definition: stretch out or arrange like a string


Main entry: string, string along

Definition: move or come along


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