(computer science) Any of several metrics that represent the degree of similarity between two strings of characters, based on the smallest number of transformations that can change one into the other.

aerosol string

plural of G string

(physics) A candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles; a theory which suggests that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings rather than zero-dimensional points. It also suggests that space-time can have up to nine dimensions, plus the dimension of time.

(music) When an acoustic guitar player makes the sound of strings strung with a pick distinguishable in their music.

(horticulture) A powered, hand-held garden implement that uses a rotating monofilament line to cut grass, etc., without damaging other objects.

(often hyphenated) Characterized by an absence of conditions or obligations.

(idiomatic) Without conditions or obligations; without a catch.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To manipulate a situation, especially by asking favours of others; to use one's influence with others to attain a desired goal.

A scanty covering for the genitalia, with a thin strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks. / A type of loincloth or breech cloth.