Definition of string

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String (n.) A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged; a succession; a concatenation; a chain; as, a string of shells or beads; a string of dried apples; a string of houses; a string of arguments..

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Restringency :: Restringency (n.) Quality or state of being restringent; astringency.
Restringent :: Restringent (n.) A restringent medicine.
Leash :: Leash (n.) A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom..
Peg :: Peg (n.) One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage..
Moniliform :: Moniliform (a.) Joined or constricted, at regular intervals, so as to resemble a string of beads; as, a moniliform root; a moniliform antenna. See Illust. of Antenna..
Constringing :: Constringing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Constring.
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging the hair, fur, etc., used by hatters..
Sleeper :: Sleeper (n.) One of the pieces of timber, stone, or iron, on or near the level of the ground, for the support of some superstructure, to steady framework, to keep in place the rails of a railway, etc.; a stringpiece..
Ribibe :: Ribibe (n.) A sort of stringed instrument; a rebec.
Stringed :: Stringcourse (n.) A horizontal band in a building, forming a part of the design, whether molded, projecting, or carved, or in any way distinguished from the rest of the work..
Point :: Point (n.) A a string or lace used to tie together certain parts of the dress.
Stypticity :: Styptical (a.) Styptic; astringent.
Vibration :: Vibration (n.) The act of vibrating, or the state of being vibrated, or in vibratory motion; quick motion to and fro; oscillation, as of a pendulum or musical string..
Symphony :: Symphony (n.) A stringed instrument formerly in use, somewhat resembling the virginal..
Bugleweed :: Bugleweed (n.) A plant of the Mint family and genus Lycopus; esp. L. Virginicus, which has mild narcotic and astringent properties, and is sometimes used as a remedy for hemorrhage..
Vielle :: Vielle (n.) An old stringed instrument played upon with a wheel; a hurdy-gurdy.
Apron :: Apron (n.) An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on the fore part of the body, to keep the clothes clean, to defend them from injury, or as a covering. It is commonly tied at the waist by strings..
Stringer :: Stringer (n.) A longitudinal sleeper.
Octachord :: Octachord (n.) An instrument of eight strings; a system of eight tones.
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