String

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1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Transitive verb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Related terms

English

Pronunciation

• /strɪŋ/, /strIN/

Noun

string (countable and uncountable; plural strings)

1. (countable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
2. (uncountable) Such a structure considered as a substance.
3. (countable) Any long, thin and flexible object.

   a violin string

4. (countable) A cohesive substance taking the form of a string.

   The string of spittle dangling from his chin was most unattractive

5. (countable) A series of items or events.

   a string of successes

6. (countable) (computing) A sequence of characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.
7. (strings; plural) (music) Collectively, the stringed instruments in an orchestra.
8. (strings; plural) Conditions, especially undesirable ones.

   It looks like a good offer, but there are strings attached.

Synonyms

• (long, thin structure): cord, rope, line
• (this structure as a substance): cord, rope, twine
• (anything long and thin):
• (cohesive substance in the form of a string):
• (series of items or events): sequence, series
• (sequence of characters in computing):
• (stringed instruments): string section
• (conditions): conditions, provisos

Translations

long, thin structure

French: corde f

Swedish: sträng c

this structure as a substance

French: corde f

Swedish: sträng c

anything long and thin

cohesive substance in the form of a string

Swedish: sträng c

series of items or events

French: suite f, série f

Italian: serie f Swedish: serie c, följd c

sequence of characters in computing

French: chaîne de caractères f

Italian: stringa f Swedish: sträng c

stringed instruments

conditions

Transitive verb

to string (stringing, strung, strung)

1. To put (items) on a string.

   You can string these beads on to this cord to make a colorful necklace

2. To put strings on (something).

   It is difficult to string a tennis racket properly

Synonyms

• (put on a string): thread
• (put strings on):

Translations

put on a string

French: enfiler

put strings on

Swedish: stränga

The translation below needs to be checked by a native speaker and inserted into the appropriate table(s) above.

• Dutch: rijgen, aaneenrijgen

Related terms

• cosmic string
• heartstrings
• string along
• string band
• string quartet
• string up
• string vest
• stringy