string (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “string”

1. a long, thin, and bendable piece made by twisting threads together
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   She used a piece of string to tie the package securely.
2. a line of small objects (such as beads) that are threaded onto a cord
   She wore a beautiful string of pearls around her neck.
3. a sequence of related items or events
   The football team faced a string of losses this season, disappointing their fans.
4. a piece of wire or other material on a musical instrument that makes sound when it vibrates
   She replaced the broken guitar string before the concert.
5. a piece of strong material used in sports equipment like tennis racquets
   The tennis player noticed that one of the strings on her racquet was broken.
6. a sequence of letters, numbers, or symbols that a computer treats as a single unit
   The program crashed because the string containing the user's name was too long.
7. a very small, one-dimensional object studied in a type of physics called string theory
   In string theory, scientists study how tiny strings vibrate to understand the fundamental particles of the universe.

verb “string”

1. to thread objects onto a string
   She carefully strung the popcorn to make a festive garland for the tree.
2. to decorate a place by hanging objects like flags or lights from one point to another
   They strung the walls with decorations for the holiday season.
3. to fit or attach strings to an object, such as a musical instrument or sports equipment
   She learned how to string her guitar by watching online tutorials.

adjective “string”

1. related to musical instruments in an orchestra that produce sound through strings
   The orchestra featured a beautiful string section that included violins, cellos, and violas.