first string
The term "first string" often refers to the primary or most skilled members of a group, commonly used in sports and music contexts.
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Definition
B2Sports
(informal)The most skilled or regular members of a sports team who typically start the game.
Example
- He was promoted to the first string after his impressive performance last season.
C1Music
(technical, formal)The lead violinist in an orchestra.
Example
- The first string led the orchestra with remarkable precision.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first string":
second stringstring betstring togetherthird stringleading stringson a stringfirst violinbanjo stringpull stringsfirst fiddledouble first