the strings
Definition of the strings
: the instruments of an orchestra (such as the cello, violin, or piano) that have strings or the musicians who play them
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stringplay strings
: something that resembles a string
: a cord (such as a tendon or ligament) of an animal body
: a plant fiber (such as a leaf vein)
: to equip with strings
: to tune the strings of
: to make tense : key up
: of or relating to stringed musical instruments
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