unstring
1Unstring — Un*string , v. t. [1st pref. un + string.] [1913 Webster] 1. To deprive of a string or strings; also, to take from a string; as, to unstring beads. [1913 Webster] 2. To loosen the string or strings of; as, to unstring a harp or a bow. [1913… …
2unstring — ► VERB (past and past part. unstrung) 1) (unstrung) unnerved: a mind unstrung by loneliness. 2) remove or relax the string or strings of (a bow or musical instrument) …
3unstring — [unstriŋ′] vt. unstrung, unstringing 1. to loosen or remove the string or strings of 2. to remove from a string 3. to loosen; relax 4. to cause to be unstrung; make nervous, weak, upset, etc …
4unstring — /un string /, v.t., unstrung, unstringing. 1. to deprive of strings: to unstring a violin. 2. to take from a string: to unstring beads. 3. to loosen the strings of: to unstring a bow. 4. to relax the tension of. 5. to relax unduly, or weaken (the …
5unstring — un•string [[t]ʌnˈstrɪŋ[/t]] v. t. strung, string•ing 1) mad to loosen or remove the strings of: to unstring a bow[/ex] 2) to take from a string: to unstring beads[/ex] 3) to relax the tension of 4) to relax unduly or weaken (the nerves) 5) to… …
6unstring — verb To remove the string or strings from. Unstring the bows before storing them …
7unstring — /ʌnˈstrɪŋ/ (say un string) verb (t) (unstrung, unstringing) 1. to deprive of a string or strings. 2. to remove from a string, as beads, pearls, etc. 3. to loosen the strings of. 4. to weaken psychologically or emotionally, by or as by a shock to… …
8unstring — transitive verb (unstrung; unstringing) Date: 1611 1. to loosen or remove the strings of 2. to remove from a string 3. to make weak, disordered, or unstable < was unstrung by the news > …
9unstring — turnings …
10unstring — verb (unstrings, unstringing, past and past participle unstrung) 1》 [usu. as adjective unstrung] upset; unbalance: a mind unstrung by loneliness. 2》 remove or relax the string or strings of. 3》 remove from a string …
