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# string

noun, verb (string, strings, strung, stringing)

«string» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A string is a thin cord used for tying things. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#m1)
2. A string is one of the tight wires or threads on a guitar, violin or piano that make sounds. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#m2)
3. A string of things is a row of them on a thread, like a string of beads, or a series: a string of wins. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#m3)
4. To string is to put things on a thread. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#m4)
5. «No strings attached» means with no hidden conditions. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#m5)

### In the lessons

Maths: a length measured or cut into pieces; strings on a guitar or of beads; using string to measure curved lines. Music: string instruments. Computers: a string is a row of letters. Everyday: a ball of string, pull strings, string beans.

### Examples

- She has 20 meters of string. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x1)
- He cut the string into 4 equal pieces. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x2)
- A guitar has 6 strings. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x3)
- Each string has 15 beads. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x4)
- Tie the parcel with string. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x5)
- Use a piece of string to measure round the plate. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x6)
- The violin is a string instrument. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x7)
- We strung lights across the garden. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x8)
- The strings are snapped; I've nothing to play on!" [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/#x9)

### Note

Countable or uncountable: a piece of string, two strings. Past strung. A length to cut: cutting into equal pieces means divide. Trap: cutting a string into 4 pieces takes 3 cuts, not 4.

## In Jewish tradition

"Stringed instruments" are harps and lutes used in Temple worship and psalm singing. Psalm titles often mention music "with strings."

**Interpretation.** Tradition says the Levites played such instruments in the Temple. It teaches that praising God should be joyful and musical.

### Examples

- For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. (Writings PSA.6.1, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/string/#x1)
- Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and the pipe. (Writings PSA.150.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/string/#x2)
- Give thanks unto the LORD with harp, sing praises unto Him with the psaltery of ten strings. (Writings PSA.33.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/string/#x3)

### Note

Countable or uncountable: a piece of string, two strings. Past strung. A length to cut: cutting into equal pieces means divide. Trap: cutting a string into 4 pieces takes 3 cuts, not 4.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «string» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«string» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/string.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «string» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/string/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«string» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/string.html) on Mova free.