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Sewel :: Sewel (n.) A scarecrow, generally made of feathers tied to a string, hung up to prevent deer from breaking into a place..

Bowstring :: Bowstring (v. t.) To strangle with a bowstring.

Astringent :: Astringent (a.) Stern; austere; as, an astringent type of virtue..

Slipstring :: Slipstring (n.) One who has shaken off restraint; a prodigal.

Stringing :: Stringed () of Strin.

Rupture :: Rupture (n.) The act of breaking apart, or separating; the state of being broken asunder; as, the rupture of the skin; the rupture of a vessel or fiber; the rupture of a lutestring..

Action :: Action (n.) The mechanical contrivance by means of which the impulse of the player's finger is transmitted to the strings of a pianoforte or to the valve of an organ pipe.

Tailpiece :: Tailpiece (n.) A piece of ebony or other material attached to the lower end of a violin or similar instrument, to which the strings are fastened..

Checkstring :: Checkstring (n.) A cord by which a person in a carriage or horse car may signal to the driver.

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..

Twang :: Twang (n.) A harsh, quick sound, like that made by a stretched string when pulled and suddenly let go; as, the twang of a bowstring..

Mastic :: Mastic (n.) A resin exuding from the mastic tree, and obtained by incision. The best is in yellowish white, semitransparent tears, of a faint smell, and is used as an astringent and an aromatic, also as an ingredient in varnishes..

Catgut :: Catgut (n.) A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc..

Stringer :: Stringer (n.) One who strings; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows..

Mahoe :: Mahoe (n.) A name given to several malvaceous trees (species of Hibiscus, Ochroma, etc.), and to their strong fibrous inner bark, which is used for strings and cordage..

Stripped :: Stringy (a.) Capable of being drawn into a string, as a glutinous substance; ropy; viscid; gluely..

Cafileh :: Cafileh (n.) A caravan of travelers; a military supply train or government caravan; a string of pack horses.

Strand :: Strand (n.) One of the twists, or strings, as of fibers, wires, etc., of which a rope is composed..

String :: String (n.) A strip, as of leather, by which the covers of a book are held together..

Astringed :: Astringed (imp. & p. p.) of Astring.

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