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strung Definition

strung (struŋ)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

string

strung Idioms

strung out

☆ Slang
  1. suffering from the physical or mental effects of addiction to a narcotic drug
  2. mentally exhausted or extremely nervous
strung Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • guitar: The instrumentation and sound is unlike any other band with Howard Werth's distinctive, versatile vocals and nylon strung guitar.
  • light: In 1995, the Council cut down shrubs and strung lights in the trees to minimize the spaces in which sex participants could hide.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: They are easily controlled, not highly strung, aggressive or shy.
  • tightly: Creep of wood makes it important that longbows or violins are not left tightly strung.