string

Everyday

1. A string is a thin cord used for tying things. tree →
2. A string is one of the tight wires or threads on a guitar, violin or piano that make sounds. tree →
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 →
4. To string is to put things on a thread. tree →
5. «No strings attached» means with no hidden conditions. tree →

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 →
• He cut the string into 4 equal pieces. tree →
• A guitar has 6 strings. tree →
• Each string has 15 beads. tree →
• Tie the parcel with string. tree →
• Use a piece of string to measure round the plate. tree →
• The violin is a string instrument. tree →
• We strung lights across the garden. tree →
• The strings are snapped; I've nothing to play on!" tree →

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 →
• Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and the pipe. (Writings PSA.150.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• Give thanks unto the LORD with harp, sing praises unto Him with the psaltery of ten strings. (Writings PSA.33.2, JPS 1917) tree →

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.