string

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Noun

stringSingular
stringsPlural
1

A thin piece of cord, thread, or similar material used for tying, fastening, or hanging things.

She tied the package with a piece of string.

2

A tightly stretched piece of wire, nylon, or other material that produces sound in a musical instrument.

The guitar has six strings.

3

A sequence of characters or data in computing.

The program searches for a specific string in the text file.

4

A series or succession of similar things or events.

She had a string of successes in her career.

5

A condition or restriction attached to something.

The offer came with no strings attached.

Verb

strungPast tense
strungPast participle
stringingPresent participle
stringsThird-person singular
1

To thread items onto a string or cord.

She strung the beads onto a thin cord.

2

To fit strings to a musical instrument or sports equipment.

He strung his guitar before the concert.

3

To hang or arrange something in a line or series.

They strung lights across the garden for the party.

4

To remove the strings from vegetables or beans.

You need to string the beans before cooking them.

Synonym