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string
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- pronunciation:
- strIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- pull strings, with no strings attached
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a cord or slender rope used for binding or lacing.
- synonyms:
- lace, line
- similar words:
- cord, rope, strand, tie, twine
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| definition 2: |
something that resembles such a cord.
- similar words:
- length, rope, strand, thread
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| definition 3: |
a necklace made of pearls or beads threaded on a cord; strand.
- similar words:
- beads, necklace, strand
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| definition 4: |
a series of things arranged or happening in succession.
a string of coincidencesa string of thefts- synonyms:
- series
- similar words:
- cascade, chain, concatenation, line, run, train
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| definition 5: |
a tightly stretched cord or wire on a musical instrument that produces a sound when plucked or bowed.
- similar words:
- catgut
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| definition 6: |
(pl.) musical instruments that have such cords or wires, or the orchestra members who play them.
This composition is written primarily for strings.The strings are too loud in this section. |
| related words: |
course, instrument, lace, parade, progression, tether, twine |
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| phrase: |
pull strings, with no strings attached |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
strings, stringing, strung |
| definition 1: |
to equip or furnish with a string or strings.
- similar words:
- bind, lash, tie
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| definition 2: |
to thread on a cord or string.
- similar words:
- link
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| definition 3: |
to arrange in a certain order or series.
- similar words:
- arrange, line, marshal, row
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| definition 4: |
to stretch (a cord or string) between two points.
He strung the clothesline in the back yard.- similar words:
- hang, stretch, suspend
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| related words: |
line, row |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to form into a string or something that resembles string.
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| definition 2: |
to occur or move in a certain order or series.
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| related words: |
line |
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