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stringer 1. Architect a long horizontal beam that is used for structural purposes 2. Nautical a longitudinal structural brace for strengthening the hull of a vessel stringer [′striŋยทər] (civil engineering) A long horizontal member used to support a floor or to connect uprights in a frame. An inclined member supporting the treads and risers of a staircase. (geology) (metallurgy) An elongated mass of microconstituents or foreign material in wrought metal oriented in the direction of working. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Stringer nodded his head approvingly, and for a time they continued to regard the swelling bulks with expressions that had changed from indifference to disapproval. She practiced, at her convenience, the art of a stringer of beads(these ornaments are made in Venice, in profusion; she had her pocket full of them, and I used to find them on the floor of my apartment), and kept an eye on the maiden in the house. Of the curate I say nothing; but I will wager he has some spice of the poet in him, and no doubt Master Nicholas too, for all barbers, or most of them, are guitar players and stringers of verses. |
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