Definition of String

Noun

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

Verb

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

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