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Most men, no matter how well or badly dressed, carry overstuffed, beat up wallets that should have been replaced years ago. Why is that? Every time I see a guy take out a wallet anywhere, it looks like a piece of old melted chocolate cake-with strings.
Jonathan Carroll

Meaning of "strings" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STRINGS

strings  [strɪŋz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STRINGS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Strings is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STRINGS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

String

String is a flexible piece of rope or twine which is used to tie, bind, or hang other objects. Examples of string use include: ▪ Bow string, for propelling an arrow ▪ Drawstring ▪ Kite ▪ Pullstring ▪ String art ▪ String bag ▪ String figure, design formed by weaving string around one's fingers ▪ Stampede string, a long string usually made from leather or Human hair and typically run half-way around the crown of a cowboy hat String or strings may also refer to...

Definition of strings in the English dictionary

The definition of strings in the dictionary is the strings violins, violas, cellos, and double basses collectively; also the section of a symphony orchestra constituted by such instruments.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STRINGS


afterings
ˈɑːftərɪŋz
bearings
ˈbɛərɪŋz
buccaneerings
ˌbʌkəˈnɪərɪŋz
cosherings
ˈkɒʃərɪŋz
hammerings
ˈhæmərɪŋz
heartstrings
ˈhɑːtˌstrɪŋz
moorings
ˈmʊərɪŋz
murmurings
ˈmɜːmərɪŋz
mutterings
ˈmʌtərɪŋz
offscourings
ˈɒfˌskaʊərɪŋz
scourings
ˈskaʊərɪŋz
solderings
ˈsəʊldərɪŋz
Springs
sprɪŋz
vaporings
ˈveɪpərɪŋz
wanderings
ˈwɒndərɪŋz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STRINGS

string-pulling
stringboard
stringed
stringed instrument
stringency
stringendo
stringent
stringently
stringentness
stringer
stringhalt
stringier
stringiest
stringily
stringiness
stringless
stringlike
stringpiece
stringy
stringy-bark

WORDS THAT END LIKE STRINGS

Alice Springs
Colorado Springs
feelings
findings
idiot strings
king of the herrings
leading strings
Newton´s rings
Palm Springs
pull strings
pull the strings
purse strings
rankings
ratings
savings
the strings
things
tied to someone´s apron strings
wings
Writings

Synonyms and antonyms of strings in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «STRINGS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «strings» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of strings
chain · chaplet · conditions · cord · festoon · fibre · file · hang · hawser · ligature · line · loop · necklace · procession · queue · rope · rosary · row · run · sequence · series · sling · strand · streak · stretch · succession · suspend · thread · twine · wire · yarn

Translation of «strings» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STRINGS

Find out the translation of strings to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of strings from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «strings» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuerdas
570 millions of speakers

English

strings
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سلاسل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

строки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cordas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ট্রিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

instruments à cordes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tali
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Strings
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

文字列
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문자열
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Senar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சரங்களை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्ट्रिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dizeleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stringhe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

struny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рядка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

siruri de caractere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χορδές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

snare
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

strängar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

strenger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of strings

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STRINGS»

The term «strings» is very widely used and occupies the 7.887 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STRINGS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «strings» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «strings» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about strings

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10 QUOTES WITH «STRINGS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word strings.
1
Amelia Barr
But the lover's power is the poet's power. He can make love from all the common strings with which this world is strung.
2
Swizz Beatz
My art side is free and there are no strings attached.
3
Henry George Bohn
Friends are like fiddle strings; they must not be screwed too tight.
4
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
It's true; once you are a father, there's no turning back. Your heart strings as well as your purse strings are never again the same.
5
Georg Buchner
We are only puppets, our strings are being pulled by unknown forces.
6
Gary Burton
I was a big fan of Jim Hall as well. I liked his comping style, his accompanying. And that he played, generally, four note chords, the top four strings of the guitar.
7
Linda Cardellini
I was extremely close with my parents. Breaking away from that is a double-edged sword: It's something you need to do, but it's hard to cut the apron strings.
8
Jonathan Carroll
Most men, no matter how well or badly dressed, carry overstuffed, beat up wallets that should have been replaced years ago. Why is that? Every time I see a guy take out a wallet anywhere, it looks like a piece of old melted chocolate cake-with strings.
9
Mark Carwardine
Nothing speaks louder than an evocative photograph that stirs the imagination, tugs at the heart strings and engages the mind.
10
Adelbert von Chamisso
On recovering my senses, I hastened to quit a place where I hoped there was nothing further to detain me. I first filled my pockets with gold, then fastened the strings of the purse round my neck, and concealed it in my bosom.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STRINGS»

Discover the use of strings in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to strings and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cosmic Strings and Other Topological Defects
Comprehensive introduction to the role of cosmic strings and other topological defects in the universe.
A. Vilenkin, E. P. S. Shellard, 2000
2
Algorithms on Strings, Trees and Sequences: Computer Science ...
This 1997 book is a general text on computer algorithms for string processing.
Dan Gusfield, 1997
3
Who's Pulling Your Strings?: How to Break the Cycle of ...
Using revealing self-assessment quizzes, action plans, and how-to exercises, Dr. Braiker empowers you to: Recognize the signs of a manipulative relationship Spot manipulators and their typical ways of operating Assess your own vulnerability ...
Harriet Braiker, 2003
4
Strings Attached
From National Book Award winner Judy Blundell, the tale of a sixteen-year-old girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, Broadway glamour, and Mob retribution in 1950 New York.
Judy Blundell, 2011
5
Pulling Your Own Strings
Dyer shows that by being enthusiastic and flexible, you can find the work that makes you happy. In this modern–day classic, Dyer shows you how to stop being the victim in all aspects of everyday life and to take charge of your destiny.
Wayne W. Dyer, 2011
6
Algorithms on Strings
The book is intended for lectures on string processes and pattern matching in Master's courses of computer science and software engineering curricula.
Maxime Crochemore, Christophe Hancart, Thierry Lecroq, 2007
7
Essential Elements for Strings: Violin
A comprehensive string method.
Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, 1995
8
Strings Attached: Untangling the Ethics of Incentives
Readers of this book are sure to view the ethics of incentives in a new light.
Ruth W. Grant, 2012
9
First Program for Strings: 1st Violin
It may, however, be used in conjunction with any standard string class method, as this book is a complete unit in itself and may be used separately for class or individual instruction.
‎1985
10
Gravity and Strings
This 2004 book will be useful as a reference book for graduate students and researchers, as well as a complementary textbook for courses on gravity, supergravity and string theory.
Tomás Ortín, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STRINGS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term strings is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Barenboim designs 'radical' new piano
It is built with straight, parallel strings, promising a superior sound to a regular piano, in which the strings are installed diagonally. Barenboim launched the ... «BBC News, May 15»
2
Maharashtra govt bans sale and use of 'manja' kite strings
Nashik: The Maharashtra government has issued a circular banning the sale and use of sharp kite strings called 'manja' which injure and kill birds as well as ... «Firstpost, Apr 15»
3
Jazz's 'Sound Seeker' Finds Ancient Strings From Hungary And …
Jazz musician and composer Charles Lloyd has what you might call an "eclectic" resume. The saxophonist has played with hundreds of jazz musicians — but ... «NPR, Apr 15»
4
Oklahoma City will host Oklahoma Youth Orchestras summer strings
The Summer Symphony Strings Camp, a non-audition day camp for string students in grades 5 through 8, will be June 21-26. Under the artistic leadership of ... «NewsOK.com, Apr 15»
5
Strings attached: New Mitch Albom novel a story of world-famous …
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced Wednesday, April 1, 2015, that Albom's “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” will come out Nov. 10. «News1130, Apr 15»
6
All the songs from NSYNC's No Strings Attached and Backstreet …
Exactly fifteen years ago today, NSYNC gave the world No Strings Attached—the group's second (and strongest) album. Six months later, the Backstreet Boys ... «Entertainment Weekly, Mar 15»
7
Duet for Two Violins and Strings
Even trailblazing composers like Steve Reich sometimes look to the distant past for inspiration. His 1993 Duet for two violins and strings is music in which ... «NPR, Feb 15»
8
Use glass-free strings to fly kites this Sankranti, urges PETA
Jaipur: Looking at the rising number of bird injuries due to the use of glass-coated strings 'manja' by the kite flyers in India on Makar Sankranti festival, PETA ... «Zee News, Jan 15»
9
Strings Is A Messaging App That Will Let You Un-Text Someone
You might be in a panic after re-reading a string of textually explicit novellas you vaguely remember typing at 2 o'clock this morning. While that train wreck likely ... «TechCrunch, Jan 15»
10
Laika & Focus Begin Production On All-Star 'Kubo And The Two …
... The Boxtrolls — Oregon-based Laika and Focus Features today announced production is underway on their fourth collaboration, Kubo And The Two Strings. «Deadline.com, Dec 14»

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