string-pulling

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• string-pulling — /ˈstrɪŋ pʊlɪŋ/ (say string pooling) noun Colloquial the act or fact of seeking one s own advancement, or that of others, by using social contacts and other means not directly connected with ability or suitability. –string puller, noun …  

• string — [striŋ] n. [ME streng < OE, akin to Ger strang: see STRONG] 1. a) a thin line of twisted fiber used for tying, pulling, fastening, etc.; slender cord or thick thread b) a narrow strip of leather or cloth for fastening shoes, clothing, etc.;… …   English World dictionary

• String cheese — For the band, see The String Cheese Incident. Traditional Korbáčiky from Slovakia Several different types of cheese are known as string cheese. It is peelable and when peeled, it does so in strings or strips from the larger cheese. In Slovakia, a …   Wikipedia

• string — n. & v. n. 1 twine or narrow cord. 2 a piece of this or of similar material used for tying or holding together, pulling, etc. 3 a length of catgut or wire etc. on a musical instrument, producing a note by vibration. 4 a (in pl.) the stringed… …   Useful english dictionary

• Pulling Strings — Infobox Album Name = Pulling Strings Type = live Artist = Steve Howe Released = 1999 Genre = Progressive rock Label = Voiceprint Records Producer = Steve Howe Last album = Quantum Guitar (1998) This album = Pulling Strings (1999) Next album =… …   Wikipedia

• wire-pulling — /ˈwaɪə pʊlɪŋ/ (say wuyuh pooling) noun Chiefly US → string pulling. –wire puller, noun …  

• Bowed string instrument extended technique — String instruments are capable of producing a variety of extended technique sounds. These alternative playing techniques have been used extensively in the 20th century. Particularly famous examples of string instrument extended technique can be… …   Wikipedia

• Drill string — A drill string on a drilling rig is a column, or string, of drill pipe that transmits drilling fluid (via the mud pumps) and torque (via the kelly drive or top drive) to the drill bit. The term is loosely applied as the assembled collection of… …   Wikipedia

• Pushing on a string (phrase) — Pushing on a string is a metaphor for influence that is more effective in moving things in one direction than another. If something is connected to you by a string, you can move it toward you by pulling on the string, but you can t move it away… …   Wikipedia

• List of string quartets by Béla Bartók — The Hungarian composer Béla Bartók wrote six string quartets, each for the usual force of two violins, viola and cello. These string quartets, which are often considered by many music connoisseurs to be as intricate and clever as the Beethoven s… …   Wikipedia

• Plucked string instrument — Plucked string instruments are a subcategory of string instruments that are played by plucking the strings. Plucking is a way of pulling and releasing the string in such as way as to give it an impulse that causes the string to vibrate. Plucking… …   Wikipedia