Pronunciation: /strɪŋ/
noun a thin piece of cord, twine, or similar material used for tying, binding, or hanging things
A1 I tied a string around the gift box.
A2 She strung the beads together to make a necklace.
B1 The guitar player broke a string during the performance.
B2 He used a string to measure the length of the room.
C1 The detective found a string of clues leading to the suspect.
C2 The artist used a variety of strings to create a unique sculpture.
verb to thread on a string
A1 She strings the beads together to make a bracelet.
A2 He strings the lights around the Christmas tree.
B1 The chef strings the pasta before cooking it.
B2 The musician strings the guitar before the performance.
C1 The tailor strings the pearls onto the dress for a luxurious touch.
C2 The artist strings various colors together to create a beautiful masterpiece.
adjective having a string or strings
A1 I need a string to tie this package.
A2 She wore a string of pearls around her neck.
B1 The string lights added a festive touch to the party.
B2 He played a string of successful concerts across the country.
C1 The string quartet performed a beautiful piece at the concert hall.
C2 The chef prepared a delicious dish using a string of fresh herbs.
adverb in a string-like manner
A1 She tied a string around the gift to make it look pretty.
A2 He strung the lights along the fence to decorate for the party.
B1 The chef carefully strung the pasta on the plate to create an elegant presentation.
B2 The musician strung the guitar with new strings before the concert.
C1 The artist used string to create a unique sculpture that defied gravity.
C2 The skilled craftsman meticulously strung the beads onto the necklace, creating a work of art.
formal The string of numbers in the document represents the unique identifier for each entry.
informal Can you pass me the string of characters from the file?
slang I need to memorize this string of codes for the test.
figurative The string of events leading up to the accident was quite unfortunate.
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