Definition of string

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String (n.) An inside range of ceiling planks, corresponding to the sheer strake on the outside and bolted to it..

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Astringent :: Astringent (n.) A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc..
Kino :: Kino (n.) The dark red dried juice of certain plants, used variously in tanning, in dyeing, and as an astringent in medicine..
Torulaform :: Torulaform (a.) Having the appearance of a torula; in the form of a little chain; as, a torulaform string of micrococci..
Vibrate :: Vibrate (v. i.) To move to and fro, or from side to side, as a pendulum, an elastic rod, or a stretched string, when disturbed from its position of rest; to swing; to oscillate..
Astriction :: Astriction (n.) A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy.
String :: String (v. t.) To make tense; to strengthen.
Frostweed :: Frostweed (n.) An American species of rockrose (Helianthemum Canadense), sometimes used in medicine as an astringent or aromatic tonic..
Alum Root :: Alum root () A North American herb (Heuchera Americana) of the Saxifrage family, whose root has astringent properties..
Slip :: Slip (n.) A leash or string by which a dog is held; -- so called from its being made in such a manner as to slip, or become loose, by relaxation of the hand..
Collared :: Collared (a.) Rolled up and bound close with a string; as, collared beef. See To collar beef, under Collar, v. t..
Line :: Line (n.) A linen thread or string; a slender, strong cord; also, a cord of any thickness; a rope; a hawser; as, a fishing line; a line for snaring birds; a clothesline; a towline..
Stringer :: Stringer (n.) One who strings; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows..
Phloramine :: Phloramine (n.) A basic amido derivative of phloroglucin, having an astringent taste..
Sambuke :: Sambuke (n.) An ancient stringed instrument used by the Greeks, the particular construction of which is unknown..
Arbalist :: Arbalist (n.) A crossbow, consisting of a steel bow set in a shaft of wood, furnished with a string and a trigger, and a mechanical device for bending the bow. It served to throw arrows, darts, bullets, etc..
Bowstring :: Bowstring (n.) A string used by the Turks for strangling offenders.
Fiddle :: Fiddle (n.) A rack or frame of bars connected by strings, to keep table furniture in place on the cabin table in bad weather..
Undulation :: Undulation (n.) The tremulous tone produced by a peculiar pressure of the finger on a string, as of a violin..
Bowing :: Bowing (n.) The act or art of managing the bow in playing on stringed instruments.
Pentachord :: Pentachord (n.) An ancient instrument of music with five strings.
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