string (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /strɪŋ/
Definition
A strong, thin piece of cotton, nylon, or other material, used for tying things, or for the strings of musical instruments or sports equipment.
Examples
He tied the package with a piece of string.
The guitar has six strings.
She broke a string on her tennis racket.
How to Use string
- string of (prepositional phrase)
- A series of similar things or events. — "She told a string of jokes."
- pull the strings (idiom)
- To secretly control events or people. — "He was the one pulling the strings in the company."
- play on the strings (collocation)
- To make music by touching the strings of an instrument. — "She loves to play on the strings of her guitar."
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