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strings out

strings out is the third-person singular simple present indicative of string out.

Meaning of string out

Verb

string out (third-person singular simple present strings out, present participle stringing out, simple past and past participle strung out)

  1. (transitive) To extend on or as if by strings, wires, etc.
    • Let's string out these lights across the patio.
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) To prolong or extend in an unnecessary, contrived or time-filling manner.
    • Do we really need to string out this discussion any further?
  3. (slang, transitive) To bring under the influence of narcotics.
  4. (intransitive, slang) To experience withdrawal symptoms of an addiction to narcotics.

Questions about strings out

What is strings out the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Strings out is the third-person singular simple present indicative of string out.

Words near strings out in the dictionary

  1. strings along
  2. strings attached
  3. strings of beads
  4. strings of pearls
  5. strings on
  6. strings out
  7. strings to one's bow
  8. strings together
  9. strings up
  10. strings with
  11. stringsful

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