strings
nounUK /strɪŋz/
US /strɪŋz/
Long, thin pieces of thread or cord used to tie things or make music.
She tied the package with colorful strings.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The section of instruments in an orchestra that have strings, like violins and cellos.
The strings played softly during the quiet part of the song.
3. Conditions or limits attached to an agreement or offer.
He accepted the job offer, but it came with some strings attached.
4. In computing, a sequence of characters treated as text.
The program stores the user's name as a string of letters.