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stringer

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string·er  (strngr)
n.
1. One that strings: a stringer of beads.
2. Architecture
a. A long heavy horizontal timber used as a support or connector.
b. A stringboard.
3. A horizontal timber used to support upright posts.
4. Sports A member of a specified string or squad on a team. Often used in combination: a first-stringer; a second-stringer.
5. A part-time or freelance correspondent for the news media.
stringer
Noun
1. Archit a long horizontal timber beam that connects upright posts
2. a journalist employed by a newspaper on a part-time basis to cover a particular town or area
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.stringer - a member of a squad on a team; "a first stringer"; "a second stringer"
team, squad - a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
player, participant - a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
2.stringer - a worker who strings; "a stringer of beads"
worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"
3.stringer - brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull
bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
4.stringer - a long horizontal timber to connect uprights
timber - a beam made of wood


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Stringer nodded his head approvingly, and for a time they continued to regard the swelling bulks with expressions that had changed from indifference to disapproval.
The War in the Air by Wells, H.G. View in context
She practiced, at her convenience, the art of a stringer of beads(these ornaments are made in Venice, in profusion; she had her pocket full of them, and I used to find them on the floor of my apartment), and kept an eye on the maiden in the house.
The Aspern Papers by James, Henry View in context
Of the curate I say nothing; but I will wager he has some spice of the poet in him, and no doubt Master Nicholas too, for all barbers, or most of them, are guitar players and stringers of verses.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
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