Definition of 'string'

Noun

1. a lightweight cord
      Synonyms: twine
2. stringed instruments that are played with a bow; "the strings played superlatively well"
      Synonyms: bowed stringed instrument
3. a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed
4. 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: train
5. a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases)
6. a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; "he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag"
      Synonyms: drawstring drawing string
7. (cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop
      Synonyms: cosmic string
8. a collection of objects threaded on a single strand
9. a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls";
      Synonyms: chain strand

Verb

1. 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: thread draw
2. add as if on a string; "string these ideas together"; "string up these songs and you'll have a musical"
      Synonyms: string up
3. move or come along
      Synonyms: string along
4. stretch out or arrange like a string
5. string together; tie or fasten with a string; "string the package"
6. remove the stringy parts of; "string beans"
7. provide with strings; "string my guitar"
      Antonyms: unstring

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