Stringer
noun
A long horizontal part of a structure that provides support bridges or houses.
The architect planned to reinforce the stringers of the wooden bridge.
Often appears as...
- stairs stringer
- bridge stringer
noun
In journalism, a freelance reporter who contributes news stories to a publication regularly but is paid per story or per word rather than receiving a regular salary.
As a young journalist, he worked as a stringer for a local newspaper.
Often appears as...
- stringer assignment
- local stringer
noun
In sports, a person who strings the rackets, usually in tennis.
The professional tennis player always trusted the same stringer to prepare his rackets.
Often appears as...
- tennis stringer
- professional stringer
noun
In fishing, a cord or chain for holding fish that have been caught.
He hung the catch of the day on a stringer.
Often appears as...
- fish stringer
- heavy-duty stringer
noun
In aviation, a longitudinal member in a structural material, often seen in aircraft.
Aircraft inspections often include checking the stringers for any signs of damage.
Often appears as...
- aircraft stringer
- damaged stringer
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Technical
noun
A long horizontal part of a structure that provides support bridges or houses.
The architect planned to reinforce the stringers of the wooden bridge.
Often appears as...
- stairs stringer
- bridge stringer
noun
In journalism, a freelance reporter who contributes news stories to a publication regularly but is paid per story or per word rather than receiving a regular salary.
As a young journalist, he worked as a stringer for a local newspaper.
Often appears as...
- stringer assignment
- local stringer
noun
In sports, a person who strings the rackets, usually in tennis.
The professional tennis player always trusted the same stringer to prepare his rackets.
Often appears as...
- tennis stringer
- professional stringer
noun
In fishing, a cord or chain for holding fish that have been caught.
He hung the catch of the day on a stringer.
Often appears as...
- fish stringer
- heavy-duty stringer
noun
In aviation, a longitudinal member in a structural material, often seen in aircraft.
Aircraft inspections often include checking the stringers for any signs of damage.
Often appears as...
- aircraft stringer
- damaged stringer
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Structural Support
Stringer refers to load-bearing parts, crucial for stability in buildings and bridges.
The engineer assessed the stringers for potential upgrades.
Pro Tip 2/2Construction Vocabulary
Used in construction, knowing this term helps discuss building frameworks effectively.
The construction crew installed new stringers to support the additional weight.
Pro Tip 1/2Structural Support
Stringer refers to load-bearing parts, crucial for stability in buildings and bridges.
The engineer assessed the stringers for potential upgrades.
Pro Tip 2/2Construction Vocabulary
Used in construction, knowing this term helps discuss building frameworks effectively.
The construction crew installed new stringers to support the additional weight.
Pro Tip 1/2Structural Support
Stringer refers to load-bearing parts, crucial for stability in buildings and bridges.
The engineer assessed the stringers for potential upgrades.
Pro Tip 2/2Construction Vocabulary
Used in construction, knowing this term helps discuss building frameworks effectively.
The construction crew installed new stringers to support the additional weight.
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How surfboards connect...
epoxy, sometimes fiberglass. There often is also a stringer, a wood piece down the middle, which makes it stronger. The rocker is the curvature of the board in the front. That is important because that determines what kind of wave you will be able to take,
Video examples
How surfboards connect...
epoxy, sometimes fiberglass. There often is also a stringer, a wood piece down the middle, which makes it stronger. The rocker is the curvature of the board in the front. That is important because that determines what kind of wave you will be able to take,
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Quote examples
Jonathan Miles
You pray for days when the crappie fishing is so relentlessly good that you're giggling like a kid and the only things you're lacking in life are another stringer and an extra hour on the water. But what do you do with that pile of freshly caught crappies spilling out of your cooler? Call your pals for a mega-fry.
Quote examples
Charles Kuralt
American Journalist
For a while there, I was a stringer. The expression comes from the old habit of stringing together the column inches that you had written. They'd measure it and pay you 10 cents an inch for your printed copy.
Quote examples
Jonathan Miles
You pray for days when the crappie fishing is so relentlessly good that you're giggling like a kid and the only things you're lacking in life are another stringer and an extra hour on the water. But what do you do with that pile of freshly caught crappies spilling out of your cooler? Call your pals for a mega-fry.
Quote examples
Charles Kuralt
American Journalist
For a while there, I was a stringer. The expression comes from the old habit of stringing together the column inches that you had written. They'd measure it and pay you 10 cents an inch for your printed copy.
Example 1 of 2
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