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string quartet
nounC1/C2
/ˌstrɪŋ kwɔːˈtet/a group of four musicians who play instruments from the violin family, specifically two violins, a viola, and a cello
string theory
nounlow
/strɪŋ ˈθɪəri/A theoretical framework in physics where the fundamental constituents of the universe are modeled as one-dimensional strings rather than point-like particles.
string tie
nounLow Frequency
/ˈstrɪŋ ˌtaɪ/A type of neckwear consisting of a thin string or cord worn under a shirt collar and fastened with adjustable clips or clasps.
string variable
nounMedium-High
/strɪŋ ˈvɛːrɪəbl̩/A named storage location in computer memory that can hold a sequence of characters (text).
stringboard
nounVery low (highly specialized architectural/construction term)
/ˈstrɪŋbɔːd/A horizontal board along the side of a staircase, covering the ends of the treads and risers.
stringcourse
nounC2
/ˈstrɪŋkɔːs/A continuous horizontal band or molding on the exterior of a building, often projecting slightly from the wall surface.
stringed instrument
nounC1
/ˌstrɪŋd ˈɪn.strə.mənt/A musical instrument whose sound is primarily produced by the vibration of one or more stretched strings that are typically plucked, strummed, or played with a bow.
stringency
nounC1-C2
/ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/The strictness, severity, or tightness of rules, standards, or conditions.
stringer
nounC1
/ˈstrɪŋə(r)/A person who strings something, especially in the contexts of sports equipment, journalism, or construction support.
stringer bead
nounLow in general English, high in technical contexts.
/ˈstrɪŋə biːd/A type of weld bead deposited in a straight line with minimal weaving, used as a base layer in welding.
stringhalt
nounLow
/ˈstrɪŋhɔːlt/A nervous disorder in horses characterized by involuntary, spasmodic flexion of the hind legs.
stringholder
nounVery Low/Rare
/ˈstrɪŋˌhəʊldə(r)/A device or person that temporarily holds or secures string in place during a task.
stringing
nounMedium
/ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/The act of threading or arranging objects on a string; the continuous or repetitive action of pulling or stretching something tight.
stringpiece
nounVery Low
/ˈstrɪŋpiːs/A long, horizontal timber or beam that supports the ends of the floor joists in a building, typically running along the perimeter of a structure.
stringy-bark
nounLow
/ˈstrɪŋ.i bɑːk/A type of eucalyptus tree characterized by fibrous, string-like bark.
strip
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/strɪp/To remove a covering or outer layer; or a long, narrow piece of something.
strip bond
nounC1/C2 - Specialized Financial/Professional
/strɪp bɒnd/A fixed-income financial instrument where the periodic interest payments (coupons) are separated and sold independently from the principal repayment component.
strip cartoon
nounLow
/ˌstrɪp kɑːˈtuːn/A sequence of drawings arranged in horizontal panels that tell a story, often with speech bubbles and captions.
strip city
nounLow
/strɪp ˈsɪti/An urban area characterized by a long, linear concentration of commercial establishments, typically along a major road or highway.
strip club
nounC1
/ˈstrɪp ˌklʌb/A commercial establishment where performers (strippers) remove some or all of their clothing in a sexually suggestive performance for paying customers.

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