string
Plural
strings
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a thin, flexible cord made from fibers twisted together, commonly used for tying, fastening, or threading objects
- She used a piece of string to tie the gift box.
- The kite was attached to a long string that she held in her hand.
- The beads were threaded onto a string to make a necklace.
- The balloon floated away when the child let go of the string.
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a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound
A string is a long, thin piece of material, usually made of metal, nylon, or gut, used in stringed musical instruments. It is stretched across the body of the instrument and vibrates when struck, plucked, or bowed to produce sound. The tension and thickness of the string determine its pitch, with tighter and thinner strings producing higher notes and looser or thicker strings producing lower notes. Strings are found in instruments such as guitars, violins, pianos, and harps, where they are essential for generating the instrument’s sound.
- The guitarist strummed the strings of his acoustic guitar, filling the room with melodic chords.
- She carefully tuned the strings of her violin before the orchestra rehearsal.
- The harpist plucked the strings of her instrument, creating a soothing melody.
- The bass player's fingers moved swiftly across the strings, keeping the rhythm of the song.
- He replaced the worn-out strings on his electric guitar to improve its sound quality for the concert.
3
stringed instruments that are played with a bow, including the violin, viola, cello, and double bass, producing sound through the vibration of strings
- The violin is a popular string instrument known for its beautiful sound.
- The orchestra's string section included violins, violas, cellos, and basses.
- The concert featured an ensemble of strings playing classical compositions.
- The rich sound of the string filled the concert hall.
- The quartet included three strings and a piano.
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a cord used to tighten or secure around an opening, typically found in clothing or bags
- She tightened the string on her hoodie to keep out the wind.
- He pulled the string to close the bag securely.
- The string on her apron came loose while she was cooking.
- The string on his gym shorts kept them snug around his waist.
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a linear sequence of elements, such as characters, words, or proteins, arranged in a specific order and used in various contexts like computing, biology, and linguistics
- The programmer wrote a string of code to run the software.
- The DNA strand is a long string of proteins.
- She memorized a string of words for her speech.
- The password must include a string of characters, including letters and numbers.
- The linguist analyzed a string of phonetic symbols in the ancient manuscript.
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a series of related items or events arranged in a specific order
- The detective pieced together a string of clues to solve the mystery.
- She followed a string of instructions to complete the assembly.
- The author created a string of interwoven stories that captivated the readers.
- The scientist observed a string of reactions during the experiment.
- A string of events led to the unprecedented decision by the committee.
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a series of objects connected or threaded along a single line or thread
- The children make a string of paper flags for the festival.
- He hangs a string of lights across the room.
- They tie a string of onions for storage.
- A string of charms decorates the bracelet.
- The vendor sells a string of dried chili peppers.
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a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle in cosmology and physics, possessing energy and dynamic, flexible properties
- Scientists study the effects of a cosmic string on spacetime.
- The theory proposes that a string connects fundamental particles.
- Researchers model the behavior of a string in high-energy physics.
- A string may explain certain anomalies in the universe.
- The professor lectures on strings as components of string theory.
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a tough fiber found in vegetables, meat, or other food, such as the fibrous strands connecting the two halves of a bean pod
- She removed the string from the celery before adding it to the salad.
- The green beans were stringy and needed to be trimmed.
- He disliked the string in the meat and always picked it out before eating.
- The chef meticulously removed the string from the sugar snap peas.
- The tough string in the pumpkin made it difficult to cut.
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the thin cords stretched across the frame of a sports racket, such as a tennis or badminton racket, used to hit the ball or shuttlecock
- The tennis racket's string broke after just a few matches.
- He tightened the string on his racket before the game.
- The badminton player replaced the string on his racket for better control.
- The tension of the string affects the power and accuracy of the shots.
- She opted for a stronger string on her racket for more durability.