stringer

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: член команды в отряде; рабочий, нанизывающий что-либо; продольный элемент для укрепления фюзеляжа или корпуса; или длинный горизонтальный брус, соединяющий стойки.

A noun with multiple meanings: a member of a squad on a team; a worker who strings; a longitudinal member used to strengthen a fuselage or hull; or a long horizontal timber connecting uprights.

1. Team memberB2informal

   A member of a squad or team, often used in sports or journalism contexts.

   Член команды

   • The team's stringer was responsible for covering local events.
   • He worked as a stringer for the newspaper during the election.
   • The coach added a new stringer to the squad for the tournament.

   Synonymsmemberplayerteammate

2. Worker who stringsB2formaltechnical

   A person whose job involves threading or stringing items, such as beads, wires, or instruments.

   Нанизыватель

   • The stringer carefully threaded the beads onto the necklace.
   • She worked as a stringer in the factory, assembling guitar strings.
   • The stringer ensured all the wires were properly connected.

   Synonymsthreader

3. Structural braceC1formaltechnical

   A longitudinal member used to strengthen a fuselage, hull, or other structure.

   Стрингер

   • The aircraft's stringer was damaged during the flight.
   • Engineers reinforced the hull with additional stringers.
   • The stringer provides critical support to the fuselage structure.

   Synonymsgirderstiffener

4. C1formaltechnical

   A long horizontal timber used to connect uprights in construction or framing.

   Горизонтальный брус

   • The carpenter installed a stringer to connect the vertical beams.
   • The stringer was made of treated oak for durability.
   • Each stringer was carefully measured and cut to fit the frame.

   Synonymsbeamledgerrail