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| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| cord |
a strong, thin rope or string. [1/4 definitions] |
| drawstring |
a cord or string that is drawn through fabric and pulled to tighten or close an opening, as of pants, a bag, or the like. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| kite |
a light frame covered with paper, plastic, or cloth that is flown in the air at the end of a long string. Some kites are very plain, and some have a lot of color and decoration. [1/2 definitions] |
| knot1 |
a tying together of material such as rope, string, or yarn that is used to fasten. [1/6 definitions] |
| lace |
a string used to hold together two edges; shoelace. [2/3 definitions] |
| line1 |
a string, rope, or wire. [1/11 definitions] |
| loop |
the rounded shape made when a piece of string, ribbon, or rope is crossed back over itself or tied so that it forms a circle. [1/5 definitions] |
| mobile |
a decorative object or a work of art that is made to be suspended in the air. It is made of pieces that are connected by wire or string. A mobile moves when touched by a breeze. [1/3 definitions] |
| peg |
a pin in the neck of a musical instrument that may be turned to change the tension of a string. [1/3 definitions] |
| phrase |
a group or string of words whose meaning cannot be understood by considering the meaning of each word on its own; idiom. In the sentence "She takes after her father," "takes after" is a phrase that means "is similar to" or "resembles." [1/4 definitions] |
| shoelace |
a string or cord used for fastening a shoe. |
| snare2 |
a string or wire that is stretched over the bottom skin of a snare drum. |
| string |
something like a string. [3/9 definitions] |
| symphony orchestra |
a large group of classical musicians, including string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections. A symphony orchestra performs symphonies and other orchestral pieces under the direction of a conductor. |
| tie |
to fasten, secure, or bind with a cord or string. [3/9 definitions] |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. [1/4 definitions] |
| yo-yo |
a toy made of two thick wooden or plastic disks connected by a peg around which a string is tied. One plays with a yo-yo by holding the end of the string and moving the hand to cause the disk unit to roll up and down the string. |
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