string
English Thesaurus
1. stringed instruments that are played with a bow (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | stringed instrument, |
| definition | : | a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cello, violoncello, |
| definition | : | a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | viol, |
| definition | : | any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | viola, |
| definition | : | a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fiddle, violin, |
| definition | : | bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | fingerboard, |
| definition | : | a narrow strip of wood on the neck of some stringed instruments (violin or cello or guitar etc) where the strings are held against the wood with the fingers (noun.artifact) |
2. a necklace made by a stringing objects together (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | necklace, |
| definition | : | jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) (noun.artifact) |
3. a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | tie, |
| definition | : | a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | purse string, |
| definition | : | a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | drawstring bag, |
| definition | : | a bag that is closed at the top with a drawstring (noun.artifact) |
4. a lightweight cord (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | cord, |
| definition | : | a line made of twisted fibers or threads (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | chalk line, snap line, snapline, |
| definition | : | a chalked string used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | packthread, |
| definition | : | a strong three-ply twine used to sew or tie packages (noun.artifact) |
5. a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | cord, |
| definition | : | a line made of twisted fibers or threads (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | snare, |
| definition | : | strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | stringed instrument, |
| definition | : | a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound (noun.artifact) |
| domain category | : | music, |
| definition | : | an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner (noun.communication) |
6. a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | beads, string of beads, |
| definition | : | several beads threaded together on a string (noun.artifact) |
7. a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases) (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | sequence, |
| definition | : | serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | substring, |
| definition | : | a string that is part of a longer string (noun.communication) |
| part holonym | : | language unit, linguistic unit, |
| definition | : | one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed (noun.communication) |
8. a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding (noun.group)
| hypernym | : | series, |
| definition | : | similar things placed in order or happening one after another (noun.group) |
9. (cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop (noun.object)
| domain category | : | cosmogeny, cosmogony, cosmology, |
| definition | : | the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe (noun.cognition) |
10. a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod) (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | fiber, fibre, |
| definition | : | a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn (noun.substance) |
11. add as if on a string (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | add, |
| definition | : | make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of (verb.change) |
12. provide with strings (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
13. thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | arrange, set up, |
| definition | : | put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bead, |
| definition | : | string together like beads (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | wire, |
| definition | : | string on a wire (verb.contact) |
| verb group | : | draw, guide, pass, run, |
| definition | : | pass over, across, or through (verb.contact) |
14. remove the stringy parts of (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | remove, take, take away, withdraw, |
| definition | : | remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract (verb.change) |
15. string together; tie or fasten with a string (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | fasten, fix, secure, |
| definition | : | cause to be firmly attached (verb.contact) |
16. stretch out or arrange like a string (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | arrange, set up, |
| definition | : | put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact) |
17. move or come along (verb.motion)
18. stringed instruments that are played with a bow (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | provide with strings (verb.contact) |
19. a necklace made by a stringing objects together (noun.artifact)
20. a lightweight cord (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | string together; tie or fasten with a string (verb.contact) |
21. a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | provide with strings (verb.contact) |
22. a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | draw, string, thread, |
| definition | : | thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | stretch out or arrange like a string (verb.contact) |
23. a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding (noun.group)
| derivation | : | string, string up, |
| definition | : | add as if on a string (verb.change) |
24. add as if on a string (verb.change)
| derivation | : | string, train, |
| definition | : | a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding (noun.group) |
25. provide with strings (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | unstring, |
| definition | : | remove the strings from (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed (noun.artifact) |
26. thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | bodkin, threader, |
| definition | : | a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | chain, strand, string, |
| definition | : | a necklace made by a stringing objects together (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, twine, |
| definition | : | a lightweight cord (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | thread, yarn, |
| definition | : | a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | stringer, |
| definition | : | a worker who strings (noun.person) |
27. string together; tie or fasten with a string (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | string, twine, |
| definition | : | a lightweight cord (noun.artifact) |
28. stretch out or arrange like a string (verb.contact)
| also | : | spread out, string out, |
| definition | : | set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact) |
29. stringed instruments that are played with a bow (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | provide with strings (verb.contact) |
30. a necklace made by a stringing objects together (noun.artifact)
31. a lightweight cord (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | string together; tie or fasten with a string (verb.contact) |
32. a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | provide with strings (verb.contact) |
33. a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | draw, string, thread, |
| definition | : | thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | stretch out or arrange like a string (verb.contact) |
34. a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding (noun.group)
| derivation | : | string, string up, |
| definition | : | add as if on a string (verb.change) |
35. add as if on a string (verb.change)
| derivation | : | string, train, |
| definition | : | a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding (noun.group) |
36. provide with strings (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | unstring, |
| definition | : | remove the strings from (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed (noun.artifact) |
37. thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | bodkin, threader, |
| definition | : | a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | chain, strand, string, |
| definition | : | a necklace made by a stringing objects together (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, twine, |
| definition | : | a lightweight cord (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | thread, yarn, |
| definition | : | a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | stringer, |
| definition | : | a worker who strings (noun.person) |
38. string together; tie or fasten with a string (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | string, twine, |
| definition | : | a lightweight cord (noun.artifact) |
39. stretch out or arrange like a string (verb.contact)
| also | : | spread out, string out, |
| definition | : | set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact) |
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