Entry Word: string

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things <a piece of string wonʼt hold that gate shut if a big wind comes along> — see cord
2 a series of persons or things arranged one behind another <a string of cars stretching as far as we could see> — see line 1
3 a series of things linked together <recounted the string of events that led to the murder> — see chain 1