Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

string

Noun
/strɪŋ/
Definition
A thin piece of material, such as thread or cord, used for tying or connecting things.
Examples
  • The guitar had a broken string that needed to be replaced.
  • She used a piece of string to tie the packages together.
  • The artist used strings of beads to create a beautiful necklace.
Meaning
A long, narrow piece of something that can be flexible or inelastic.
Synonyms
  • cord
  • thread
  • line
  • rope