Pronunciation: /θɜrd strɪŋ/
noun a string used in a musical instrument, such as a guitar or violin, that is the third in order of importance or thickness
A1 The third string on a guitar is usually tuned to G.
A2 In a soccer team, the third string goalkeeper is often a young player.
B1 The third string of a tennis racket is important for control and spin.
B2 As the third string quarterback, he knew he had to be ready to step in at any moment.
C1 The third string of a violin is typically made of silver.
C2 Being the third string option in the company's management team, she still had a significant role in decision-making.
adjective referring to the position or order of the string, such as being the third in a series
A1 The third string on my guitar keeps going out of tune.
A2 I prefer using the third string racket for tennis.
B1 The third string option on the menu is my favorite dish.
B2 He is considered the third string quarterback on the team.
C1 She plays the third string violin in the orchestra.
C2 The company hired him as a third string consultant for special projects.
formal The third string quarterback was called in to play after both of the starters were injured.
informal They had to bring in the third string player because the first two were out.
slang The coach decided to put in the third stringer to see what he could do.
figurative In the company, she was considered the third string employee until she proved herself.
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