Definitions:
material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length

a set of things tied or threaded together on a thin cord

a tough piece of fibre in vegetables, meat, or other food, such as a tough elongated piece connecting the two halves of a bean pod.

a g-string or thong.

a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having the dynamical properties of a flexible loop.

hang (something) so that it stretches in a long line

fit a string or strings to (a musical instrument, a racket, or a bow)

remove the strings from (a bean).

hoax or trick (someone)

work as a stringer in journalism

determine the order of play by striking the cue ball from baulk to rebound off the top cushion, first stroke going to the player whose ball comes to rest nearer the bottom cushion.