strings 1 of 2

plural of string
1
as in wires
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a piece of string won't hold that gate shut if a big wind comes along

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2
as in lines
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another a string of cars stretching as far as we could see

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strings

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verb

present tense third-person singular of string
as in threads
to put together into a series by means of or as if by means of a thread the prosecuting attorney strung the evidence together so that the accused man really did look guilty

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Noun
  • Its battery and power systems feature an extra-large quick-release battery, supporting about two hours of battery life, and the robot’s design includes hollow joint wiring, eliminating the need for external cables.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It's been employed to move information from place to place by means of fiber optic cables for decades.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.
    David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Scientists have long theorized about how once-molten lava cooled and formed the massive columns that make up the geologic wonder.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The annual Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, which connects early-stage tech businesses with resources and a statewide business network, is accepting entries for its 2025 competition.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This part connects the rocket’s two stages, enabling it to separate at high altitudes.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The malware would also encrypt a company's files if a victim attempted to remediate the infection.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Criminal investigators have also launched an inquiry into the cyberattacks on election infrastructure, which were detailed in the declassified intelligence files, said Politico.
    Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The film weaves together Netanyahu’s rise to power with his legal entanglements, which as the film notes date as far back as 1997.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Takes the thoughts, ideas and experiences and then weaves all of that together.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Miami store takes the same contemporary furniture cues as the Meatpacking store, with a mix of classic vintage pieces from George Nakashima, Pierre Jeanneret, Carlo, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Botta, Gaetano Pesce, Jorge Zalszupin, Charles and Ray Eames, and Paul Poiret.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Miami store takes the same contemporary furniture cues as the Meatpacking store, with a mix of classic vintage pieces from George Nakashima, Pierre Jeanneret, Carlo, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Botta, Gaetano Pesce, Jorge Zalszupin, Charles and Ray Eames, and Paul Poiret.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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