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Definition string in American English

string verb

[transitive]verb
/strɪŋ/
1

to pass a string through several things in order to make a chain

Example

The children sat on the floor stringing beads.

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2

to hang something between two objects

Example

She strung a hammock between two trees.

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3

to hang things in a line

Example

Lights were strung all around the patio.

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4

to put strings on a musical instrument or on a sports racket

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Definition string in American English