1. a thin cord or rope made of twisted fibers
2. a series of things connected or following in succession
3. a tightly stretched wire or cord on a musical instrument that produces sound when plucked or bowed

1. to put a string or strings on something
2. to thread items onto a string or cord
3. to arrange in a line or series

Examples

• She tied the package with string.
• A string of cars waited at the traffic light.
• The violin’s E string broke during the concert.
• The program searches for a specific string in the text.
• He strung the guitar with new strings.
• The children strung beads to make necklaces.
• Lights were strung across the patio for the party.