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to string

to string

41 1.9
To tie things together with a thin cord
  • verb
  • /strɪŋ/
: atar
  • You're going to hold the piece of hair and tie the string around this hair like so.
  • strung across lines
  • strung a bow

Might be stringing up these lights.

Examples

  • And there was ways like where people could like tie, like tie the string a certain way.

  • I think we'll string it between the pole and that tree.

  • Then thread your tag onto the string, wheel right through and tie a bow.

  • We strung up this yellow tape, which took a while.

  • By the light of the fire, I saw a clothesline strung out on one side of the hut.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Please string the lights along the fence for the party tonight.

  • He will string the beads together to make a beautiful necklace.

  • Before you cook the beans, you should string them to remove the tough parts.

Synonyms

to attach
vsto string
599 2.5

To join or fasten one thing to another so they stay together

uses narrow thread-like material rather than any joining method
to strap
vsto string
222 2.9

To fasten something with a band so it stays in place

uses narrow thread-like material rather than wide flat strips for support
to fasten
vsto string
73 1.6

Hold something in place so it cannot move

specifies using narrow thread-like material rather than any general method
to tape
vsto string
71 1.3

To attach things using a sticky strip

uses narrow thread-like material rather than adhesive fastening
to bind
vsto string
64 3.2

To tie something tightly with rope or string

is the same act but emphasizes use of narrow thread-like material
to chain
vsto string
58 2.3

To fasten things together using metal links

uses narrow thread-like material rather than linked metal rings
to tie up
vsto string
57 2.2

Fasten something with rope so it cannot move

is for fastening with a narrow thread-like material rather than mainly preventing movement
to band
vsto string
34 3.3

To tie things together with a loop of material

uses narrow thread-like material rather than flat strips
to lace
vsto string
23 1.0

To thread a cord through holes to fasten shoes

uses narrow thread-like material but not specifically by threading it through holes
to affix
vsto string
21 5.0

To attach something to another thing by sticking or fastening it

uses narrow thread-like material rather than surface sticking
to rope
vsto string
13 1.0

To tie or secure something with a strong cord

is about using a narrow thread-like material rather than heavier lines
to lash
vsto string
11 4.7

To fasten something securely with rope or cord

uses narrow thread-like material rather than broader flexible material
to tether
vsto string
10 4.4

To tie an animal or object so it cannot move away

is general fastening with narrow thread-like material rather than restricting movement
to truss
vsto string
3 7.0

To tie the legs and wings of a bird so it cooks evenly

is more general about using narrow thread-like material rather than specific tasks
to lash together
vsto string
2 4.4

To tie things together with rope to hold them in place

is for fastening with narrow thread-like material rather than mainly joining multiple items
to cable
vsto string
2 5.5

To fasten something with a strong wire or rope

uses narrow thread-like material rather than heavy metal lines
to cord
vsto string
1 6.1

To bind things with a thin rope or string

specifies using a narrow thread-like material rather than broader fasteners
to frap
vsto string
  • Jargon
1 9.9

To tie something tightly with rope so it does not move

uses narrow thread-like material rather than focusing only on immobilizing

Antonyms

1 8.1

To take the thin cords off a musical instrument or bow

Idioms

Say this when you cannot give a clear answer because it depends on things you do not know

An extra skill someone can use later

Phrasal Verbs

to string up
  • Offensive
23 9.5

To kill someone by hanging, often as punishment

To join separate things or events so they become one connected thing

20 7.5

Make someone believe a false promise for a long time to get an advantage

8 5.5

To hang things for decoration or display

4 5.5

To arrange events and ideas one after another

to string out
  • Informal
4 6.3

To make something last longer than needed, often on purpose

To place things in a line along a path

Gently pull and release a string on an instrument like a guitar or harp to make a sound

Compounds

string theory
  • Specialized
46 8.8

An idea that tiny vibrating strings make different particles and forces

G-string
  • NSFW
18 7.0

A very narrow strip of cloth worn between the legs as underwear

A group of two violins, a viola, and a cello or music written for that group

12 4.7

A group of players who replace the usual starters during a game

11 2.7

A long green bean with a tough string along its pod you remove before eating

7 2.1

A type of cheese made into long sticks you can pull into strips

6 6.0

A main player who regularly starts games and is not a substitute

A player who does not usually play but replaces others when needed

2 3.6

A cord or tie on an apron that fastens it around the waist

cosmic string
  • Specialized
2 9.9

An idea in physics about a very thin, long object in space that has a lot of energy

A group of musicians in an orchestra who play instruments like violins and cellos

apron string
  • Informal
2 6.8

Being too dependent on your parents, especially your mother, so you are not independent

A row of beads threaded together and worn as jewelry

A group of words written or spoken in a particular order that may not be a full sentence

string bean
  • Slang
2 6.4

A very tall thin person that people call as a joke

1 3.7

A very large low instrument with a deep sound used in orchestras and jazz bands

1 6.5

A very narrow necktie made of string or ribbon and tied in a bow

purse string
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A stitch that goes around an opening and pulls the edges together to close it

A group of musicians playing only string instruments like violins and cellos

A group of five musicians who play string instruments

A player who does not start games and replaces starters when needed

1 5.6

A cord used to pull a purse or bag closed

A player who is third in line to replace other players and rarely plays

bosonic string theory
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An early form of string theory that describes only bosons, a type of particle, and needs 26 dimensions

word string
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A group of words treated as one piece

purse string
  • Informal
1 5.5

Control of money and the power to decide how to spend it

1 8.1

A very tall thin body shape that looks like a long bean

linguistic string
  • Specialized
6.6

A group of words in speech or writing treated as one unit

9.6

An operation that sews the lower part of the womb closed during pregnancy to prevent early birth

string line
  • Jargon
8.9

An invisible or marked line on a pool table behind which cue balls are placed at game start

4.9

A group of four players, two violins, a viola, and a cello, or a piece written for them

How Secure

to secure
105 3.3
to fasten
73 1.6
to tie
702 1.0
to string
41 1.9
to hang
951 1.0

Surface Forms

string infinitive
stringing present participle
strings third person singular
strung past
strung past participle

Etymology

The verb string comes from an old English verb strengan meaning 'to pull tight' or 'to bind', so to string something is to tie or fasten it with a cord.