(music) A music group consisting solely of stringed instruments.

plural of string distance

(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.

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

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

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

A common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) / An immature runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) / A yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) / A hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus)

(sports) A unit of players which is considered to have a secondary level of talent and which usually plays after the first string.

(idiomatic) Not as good; of a lower quality or condition.

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