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Definition of strings

noun:

• the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments. Synonyms: string section.
• a lightweight cord. Synonyms: string, twine.
• stringed instruments that are played with a bow; "the strings played superlatively well". Synonyms: bowed stringed instrument, string.
• a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed. Synonyms: string.
• a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding; "a string of islands", "train of mourners", "a train of thought". Synonyms: string, train.
• a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases). Synonyms: string.
• a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; "he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag". Synonyms: drawing string, drawstring, string.
• a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod). Synonyms: string.
• (cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop. Synonyms: cosmic string, string.
• a collection of objects threaded on a single strand. Synonyms: string.
• a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads", "a strand of pearls". Synonyms: chain, strand, string.

verb:

• thread on or as if on a string; "string pearls on a string", "the child drew glass beads on a string", "thread dried cranberries". Synonyms: draw, string, thread.
• add as if on a string; "string these ideas together", "string up these songs and you'll have a musical". Synonyms: string, string up.
• move or come along. Synonyms: string, string along.
• stretch out or arrange like a string. Synonyms: string.
• string together; tie or fasten with a string; "string the package". Synonyms: string.
• remove the stringy parts of; "string beans". Synonyms: string.
• provide with strings; "string my guitar". Synonyms: string. Antonyms: unstring.

Related words

bead, beads, cello, contrabass, extension, fiddle, packthread, snapline, snare, substring, viol, viola, violin, violoncello, wire.

Words nearby

string, stringy.

Rhymes with

rings, things, wings.