noun

stringing

Stringing (noun) means the act of putting something on a string, or fitting an instrument or racket with strings. Example: “The stringing of the piano took most of the afternoon.”

noun

The act of putting something on a string, or fitting an instrument or racket with strings.

"The stringing of the piano took most of the afternoon."

In 3D printing, a defect where thin threads of melted material are left trailing across a finished print.

"Lowering the printing temperature helped reduce the stringing on the model."

How to use stringing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of adding strings to something, or (in 3D printing) unwanted thin filament threads left on a print.

Word forms

stringings plural

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Rhymes for stringing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stringing” mean?

The word “stringing” means the act of putting something on a string, or fitting an instrument or racket with strings. In plain terms, the process of adding strings to something, or (in 3D printing) unwanted thin filament threads left on a print.

How do you use “stringing” in a sentence?

Here is “stringing” used in a sentence: “The stringing of the piano took most of the afternoon.”

What part of speech is “stringing”?

“Stringing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “stringing” have?

“Stringing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of putting something on a string, or fitting an instrument or racket with strings.