—string /strɪŋ/
adjective
► F0 consisting of or relating to string instruments: » the string section» a string quartet→ SEE ALSO STRING INSTRUMENT(Cf. ↑string instrument)Thesaurus+: ↑String instrumentsnoun (MUSIC)
B2 [C] a thin wire that is stretched across a musical instrument and is used to produce a range of notes depending on its thickness, length, and tightness:
» A violin has four strings.» Guitar strings nowadays are made from steel or nylon.» You can pluck the strings on a guitar with your fingers or a plectrum.» a twelve-string guitarSee picture: string .jpg)
Thesaurus+: ↑String instrumentsstrings [plural]
F0 the group of instruments that have strings and are played with a bow or with the fingers, or the players in a musical group who play these instruments:
» I prefer his compositions for strings.» He played the cello and joined the strings in the school orchestra.Thesaurus+: ↑String instrumentsnoun (ROPE)
B2 [C or U] (a piece of) strong, thin rope made by twisting very thin threads together, used for fastening and tying things:
» a parcel tied with string» a ball/piece of string» When you pull the strings, the puppet's arms and legs move.Thesaurus+: ↑Cords, ropes, cables and stringF0 [C] a set of objects joined together in a row on a single rope or thread:
» a string of beads/pearls» A string of onions hung from a beam in the kitchen.Thesaurus+: ↑Things collected in lines or rings• • •
Extra Examples:» a loop of string» tangled string» Could you tie this piece of string for me?» He wound the string into a ball.» Could you roll up that string for me?noun [C] (SERIES)
► C2 a series of related things or events: » What do you think of the recent string of political scandals?» He had a string of top-20 hits during the 80s.Thesaurus+: ↑Order and sequence , ↑Simultaneous and consecutive• • •
Extra Examples:» She dropped the book on her foot and let out a string of expletives.» She had a string of lovers before her marriage finally broke up.» This is the latest in a string of attacks in the region.» He's had a string of glamorous girlfriends.» The group is thought to be responsible for a string of atrocities.noun [C] (SPORT)
► F0 one of the thin plastic strings that are stretched between the sides of the frame of a racket used in sportThesaurus+: ↑Tennis and racket sportsnoun [C] SPECIALIZED (COMPUTING)
► F0 a usually short piece of text consisting of letters, numbers, or symbols that is used in computer processes such as searching through large amounts of information: » If you type in the search string 'ing', the computer will find all the words containing 'ing'.Thesaurus+: ↑Computer conceptsverb [T] (strung, strung) (BEADS, ETC.) ↑Verb Endings for string
► F0 to put a string through a number of objects: » Would you help me string these beads?Thesaurus+: ↑Fastening and tyingverb [T] (strung, strung) (MUSIC) ↑Verb Endings for string
► F0 to put strings on a musical instrument: » First you need to learn how to string and tune your guitar.Thesaurus+: ↑Fastening and tyingverb [T] (strung, strung) (SPORT) ↑Verb Endings for string
► F0 to put new strings onto a racket used in sport: » You ought to have your racket re-strung before the competition.Thesaurus+: ↑Tennis and racket sports