String : (noun) 1: a lightweight cord [syn: twine]
2: stringed instruments that are played with a bow; "the
strings played superlatively well" [syn: 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
... ( more )
thought" [syn: 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"
[syn: drawstring, drawing string]
7: a collection of objects threaded on a single strand
8: a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string
of beads"; "a strand of pearls"; [syn: chain, strand]
String : (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" [syn: thread, draw]
2: add as if on a string; "string these ideas together";
"string up these songs and you'll have a musical" [syn: string
up]
3: move or come along [syn: 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" [ant: unstring]
