cult
cult /ˈkʌlt/
noun
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()
Followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
(
cult
)
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
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()
An interest followed with exaggerated zeal
(
fad
, furore
, rage
, craze
, cult
, furor
[ N. American] )
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
He always follows the latest fads
he always follows the latest fads
It was all the rage that season
it was all the rage that season
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A system of religious beliefs and rituals
(
cult
, cultus
, religious cult
)
a system of religious beliefs and rituals
Devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin
devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin
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A religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
(
cult
)
a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
It was a satanic cult
it was a satanic cult
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Followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
(
cult
)
followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
string
string /ˈstrɪŋ/
noun
-
()
A lightweight cord
(
twine
, string
)
a lightweight cord
I use twine to tie up my plants and keep them from falling over
I use twine to tie up my plants and keep them from falling over
-
()
Stringed instruments that are played with a bow
(
bowed stringed instrument
, string
)
stringed instruments that are played with a bow
The strings played superlatively well
the strings played superlatively well
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()
A tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, as a part of an instrument or a tennis racket
(
string
)
a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, as a part of an instrument or a tennis racket
The string section of the orchestra played beautifully together
The string section of the orchestra played beautifully together
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()
A tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening
(
drawing string
, drawstring
, string
)
a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening
He pulled the drawstring and closed the bag
he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag
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()
A linear sequence (as of characters, words, proteins, etc.)
(
string
)
a linear sequence (as of characters, words, proteins, etc.)
The necklace was made of a string of pearls.
The necklace was made of a string of pearls.
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()
A sequentially ordered set of things, events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
(
string
, train
)
a sequentially ordered set of things, events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
A string of islands
a string of islands
Train of mourners
train of mourners
A train of thought
a train of thought
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A necklace made by stringing objects together
(
chain
, string
, strand
)
a necklace made by stringing objects together
A string of beads
a string of beads
A strand of pearls
a strand of pearls
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A collection of objects threaded on a single strand
(
string
)
a collection of objects threaded on a single strand
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(cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop
(
cosmic string
, string
)
(cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop
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A tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod)
(
string
)
a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod)
verb
-
()
Thread on or as if on a string
(
draw
, thread
, string
)
thread on or as if on a string
String pearls on a string
string pearls on a string
The child drew glass beads on a string
the child drew glass beads on a string
Thread dried cranberries
thread dried cranberries
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()
Add as if on a string
(
string up
, string
)
add as if on a string
String these ideas together
string these ideas together
String up these songs and you'll have a musical
string up these songs and you'll have a musical
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Provide with strings
(
string
)
provide with strings
String my guitar
string my guitar
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Remove the stringy parts of
(
string
)
remove the stringy parts of
String beans
string beans
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String together; tie or fasten with a string
(
string
)
string together; tie or fasten with a string
String the package
string the package
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Stretch out or arrange like a string
(
string
)
stretch out or arrange like a string
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Move or come along
(
string
, string along
)
move or come along