strings

noun

1. (form-of, plural)plural of string
2. (plural, plural-only)Collectively, the stringed instruments in an orchestra.
3. (figuratively, plural, plural-only)Conditions, especially undesirable ones.

   “It looks like a good offer, but there are strings attached.”

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of string