Synonyms:
string, twine
Meaning: a lightweight cord
Synonyms:
bowed_stringed_instrument, string
Meaning: stringed instruments that are played with a bow; "the strings played superlatively well"
Synonyms:
string
Meaning: a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed
Synonyms:
string, train
Meaning: 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
Meaning: a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases)
Synonyms:
drawstring, drawing_string, string
Meaning: a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; "he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
string, thread, draw
Meaning: 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:
string, string_up
Meaning: add as if on a string; "string these ideas together"; "string up these songs and you'll have a musical"
Usage examples
It's just a string of fancies.
Remove the string and serve in the paper.
He asked Bowers to lend him a piece of string.
One of the ladies had a little poodle led by a string.
One of the wires vibrated on a low note like a slack guitar string.
Pass round the small of the stock a loop of single or double string.
"Yes, indeed," replied the monkey, still busily climbing his string; "Mr.
She felt that she had been set to work with a string tied round her feet.
Conditional ratification, with a long string of amendments, was first proposed.
A little paper bag of her favorite butter-scotch lay with its string yet unwound.