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Stringed

Having strings.

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adjective
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    Having strings.

    "The violin is a stringed instrument but without frets."

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threadnounA cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.
drawstringnounA string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
chainnounA series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
trainnounElongated or trailing portion.
twinenounA strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.
string upverb(transitive, idiomatic) To suspend by means of rope, cord or similar material.
strandnounEach of the strings which, twisted together, make up a yarn, rope or cord.
string alongverb(transitive, idiomatic) To keep somebody falsely believing that one has certain intentions.
bowed stringed instrumentnounstringed instruments that are played with a bow
linguistic stringnouna linear sequence of words as spoken or written
string of wordsnouna linear sequence of words as spoken or written
word stringnouna linear sequence of words as spoken or written
citharanoun(music) An ancient Greek stringed instrument, which could be considered a forerunner of the guitar.
zithernoun(music) A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.
kotonoun(music) A Japanese stringed instrument having numerous strings, usually seven or thirteen, that are stretched over a convex wooden sounding board and are plucked with three plectra, worn on the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of one hand.
psalterynoun(music) A zither-like musical instrument consisting of a soundboard with multiple strings, played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.
samisennounAlternative form of shamisen. [(music) A kind of three-stringed Japanese fretless lute.]
stringynoun(of food) Tough to the bite, as containing too much sinew or string tissue.
fretted(music, of a musical instrument) Having frets.
pluckedverbHaving had the feathers, hair, etc. removed by plucking.

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