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string

noun, verb

/strɪŋ/

Meaning

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

She tied the package with a string.

cord, thread, rope, twine

loosen, untie

string of pearls, guitar string, string along, tie with string

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly

As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.