stringing

American

[string-ing] / ˈstrɪŋ ɪŋ /

noun

a narrow band of inlay, as in a piece of furniture.

Etymology

Origin of stringing

First recorded in 1610–20; string + -ing ¹

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stringing

His role in the middle of the park may often go under the radar, but he is the one stringing it all together.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Mboko was unfazed though, and soon adjusted to Ostapenko's pace, stringing together eight consecutive games to secure the opening set and a 5-0 advantage in the second.

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

People without jobs are enduring longer searches, and millions of people are stringing together multiple gigs to get by.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026

“There’s something very fundamental in textile work with stringing things together. Using a ribbon to interweave a bunch of washers is such a nice example.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025

“Sorry. Try stringing it up higher on your bars.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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