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STRING

Definition:

[noun] a lightweight cord
Synonyms: twine
[noun] stringed instruments that are played with a bow; "the strings played superlatively well"
Synonyms: bowed ed instrument
[noun] a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed
[noun] a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding; "a string of islands"; "train of mourners"; "a train of thought"
Synonyms: train
[noun] a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases)
[noun] a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; "he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag"
Synonyms: drawdrawing
[noun] a collection of objects threaded on a single strand
[noun] a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls";
Synonyms: chain, strand
[verb] thread on or as if on a string; "string pearls on a string"; "the child drew glass beads on a string"; "thread dried cranberries"
Synonyms: thread, draw
[verb] add as if on a string; "string these ideas together"; "string up these songs and you'll have a musical"
Synonyms: up
[verb] move or come along
Synonyms: along
[verb] stretch out or arrange like a string
[verb] string together; tie or fasten with a string; "string the package"
[verb] remove the stringy parts of; "string beans"
[verb] provide with strings; "string my guitar"